PRODUCTION MANAGERAbout the Role:The Production Manager is a key member of the plant leadership team responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing operations while fostering a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and Team Member engagement. This role provides strategic and operational leadership, ensuring customer requirements are met while driving performance, accountability, and operational excellence across the facility. The Center Manager develops and supports Team Members, builds strong customer relationships, and leads initiatives that improve productivity, efficiency, and overall business results.
What You Will Do: - Serve as an integral member of the plant leadership team, contributing to strategic and operational decision-making.
- Lead, coach, develop, and hold accountable all direct reports and plant Team Members.
- Foster and sustain Voltava's people-first culture while promoting employee engagement and development.
- Drive operational excellence through the implementation and adherence of business systems, standards, and best practices.
- Manage facility performance related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives.
- Develop collaborative and productive relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to identify and eliminate waste throughout the operation.
- Ensure effective onboarding, training, and development of new Team Members.
- Establish and maintain communication processes that ensure critical information is effectively shared throughout the organization.
- Champion Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) initiatives and ensure compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
- Promote safe working conditions and drive ergonomic and workplace improvements.
- Effectively identify, manage, and mitigate operational and business risks.
- Support staffing, workforce planning, succession planning, and employee development efforts.
- Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions to achieve operational goals.
What You Need To Be Successful:- Demonstrated leadership experience within an automotive manufacturing, assembly, sequencing, logistics, or distribution environment.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in a production environment.
- Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, including Kanban, 5S, TPM, continuous improvement, and problem-solving methodologies.
- Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused manufacturing operation.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
- Experience managing performance, developing talent, and building high-performing teams.
- Proven track record of maintaining safety, quality, and operational standards.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to analyze data and make sound operational decisions based on business needs.
Bonus Points If You Have:- Experience leading a sequencing, JIT/JIS, or automotive supplier operation.
- Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Customer-facing experience within an OEM or Tier 1 automotive environment.
- Multi-site leadership or start-up operation experience.
- Experience with labor planning, workforce development, and succession planning
Education:- Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field required.
- Equivalent combination of education and leadership experience may be considered.
Travel:- Limited travel may be required based on business needs.
What We Offer:We believe our team members are our greatest investment, which is why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Our benefits may include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings programs with employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and holidays, employee assistance resources, and additional wellness programs and benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and overall quality of life.
Our Core Values:Voltava is committed to creating an environment where every Team Member feels welcomed, respected, valued, and empowered to make an impact.
- Respect:We create belonging by bringing out the best in each other.
- Integrity:We earn trust through every interaction.
- Courage: We show up fully even when it would be easier not to.
- Impact: We strengthen the people and places around us.
Together, we are Building A Better Everything.
