Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Manufacturing, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
Progressive manufacturing leadership experience with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development.
Experience leading production supervisors and manufacturing teams.
Strong preference for candidates with new-plant launch or operational turnaround experience.
Automotive or high-volume manufacturing experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
Lead daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost goals.
Support plant launch, production ramp-up, staffing, training, and operational stabilization.
Develop and coach production leaders and team members, holding them accountable for performance.
Monitor operational results and implement corrective actions as needed.
Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and HR to resolve operational issues.
Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage production capacity, labor utilization, downtime, scrap, and manufacturing costs.
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Engagement in a collaborative and high-performing culture.
Full Job Description
Division: BENTELER Automotive Functional Area: Production; Engineering; Project-/Program Management Career Level: Professional Contract Type: Permanent/Full-time Weekly Working Hours: 40.00 Required Languages: English Requisition ID: 47923
The Operations Manager will lead manufacturing operations at our new Columbia, South Carolina plant. This hands-on leader will help build the operations team, support the successful launch and ramp-up of production, and establish a culture focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, continuous improvement, and employee development.
Responsibilities
Lead daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
Support plant launch, production ramp-up, staffing, training, and operational stabilization.
Develop, coach, and hold production leaders and team members accountable for performance.
Monitor operational results and lead corrective actions when performance does not meet expectations.
Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Human Resources to resolve operational issues.
Drive Lean manufacturing, standardized work, waste reduction, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
Manage production capacity, labor utilization, downtime, scrap, and manufacturing costs.
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
Build an engaged, collaborative, and high-performing plant culture.
Decision Authority
Establish daily production priorities and allocate operational resources.
Adjust staffing and production activities within approved plans.
Stop production when an immediate safety, quality, environmental, or customer risk exists.
Recommend hiring, development, corrective action, equipment, and process-improvement decisions.
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, capacity management, and cost control.
Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, 5S, standardized work, root-cause analysis, and visual management.
Ability to interpret operational data and use performance metrics to drive improvement.
Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with ERP or production-management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.
Progressive manufacturing leadership experience with responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development.
Experience leading production supervisors and manufacturing teams.
New-plant launch, production ramp-up, or operational-turnaround experience strongly preferred.
Automotive or other high-volume manufacturing experience preferred.
This is an exciting opportunity to help build a new manufacturing operation from the ground up. You will help shape the team, culture, processes, and performance standards that will support the plant's long-term success.
Your contact
Paulo Rogerio Flaminio Figueira
BENTELER Human Resources
Benefits
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About Benteler Group
Benteler Group is a global automotive supplier that specializes in the development and production of chassis, body, engine and exhaust systems. The company is headquartered in Salzburg, Austria and has operations in Europe, North America, South America and Asia. Benteler Group works with clients in the automotive, energy and engineering industries. The company's innovative solutions help businesses improve performance, reduce costs and increase sustainability. Benteler Group is committed to delivering exceptional service and support to its clients and partners around the world.
