Manager, Area Senior
Core
Manage a specific manufacturing area at the Bellwood, IL facility producing finished products for the global automotive OEM industry.
Role type
Senior manufacturing operations manager (production cell/area)
Builds
Finished automotive products for global OEM customers
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Production operations
Required skills
Manufacturing operations strategy, P&L management, budgeting, cost reduction, safety compliance, quality control, delivery management, inventory control, material flow optimization, multi-shift management, team leadership, process improvement (CPk), cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with 3-shift operations, automotive industry background
Technologies
ERP systems, production planning tools, quality management software
Responsibilities
Plan and lead manufacturing functions to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery goals; develop and implement manufacturing operations strategies; manage budget and P&L; optimize material flow and inventory; ensure compliance with customer expectations; lead continuous improvement programs; manage multi-shift operations; delegate work to team leaders and support staff.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management authority