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Manufacturing Machining Operations Manager

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In this role, you will coach, train, develop and evaluate employees. You will provide assistance in analyzing and solving complex manufacturing problems, and assist in obtaining resources to effectively perform operations in addition to the following: - Nearly constant contact with others outside the work group - Administers divisional and Corporate policies - Meets cost, schedule and quality requirements - Maintains Corporate and unit management control systems, budget and other information necessary to monitor performance in addition to maintaining safety and good housekeeping standards - Complies with the terms of local and national labor agreements - Assist in the forecasting of areas of responsibility and Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job or project. Work involves a considerable amount of initiative in decision-making accompanied by a high level of independent discernment. Assists in the overall direction and coordination of manufacturing activities. Lead end-to-end machining operations in a 24/6 production environment. Manage a direct team of 6 Group Leaders, driving performance and fostering a high-performance culture. Ensure achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs): Safety, Quality, Productivity and efficiency, Cost vs. budget. Coordinate and align strategies with key cross-functional areas: Quality, Supply Chain (GSC), Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly Operations. Ensure operational stability during model changes and setup transitions. Manage and optimize buffers to maintain continuous flow and production schedule adherence. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence.

Job Responsibility:

  • Coach, train, develop and evaluate employees
  • Provide assistance in analyzing and solving complex manufacturing problems
  • Assist in obtaining resources to effectively perform operations
  • Nearly constant contact with others outside the work group
  • Administers divisional and Corporate policies
  • Meets cost, schedule and quality requirements
  • Maintains Corporate and unit management control systems, budget and other information necessary to monitor performance in addition to maintaining safety and good housekeeping standards
  • Complies with the terms of local and national labor agreements
  • Assist in the forecasting of areas of responsibility and establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job or project
  • Lead end-to-end machining operations in a 24/6 production environment
  • Manage a direct team of 6 Group Leaders, driving performance and fostering a high-performance culture
  • Ensure achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs): Safety, Quality, Productivity and efficiency, Cost vs. budget
  • Coordinate and align strategies with key cross-functional areas: Quality, Supply Chain (GSC), Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly Operations
  • Ensure operational stability during model changes and setup transitions
  • Manage and optimize buffers to maintain continuous flow and production schedule adherence
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree: Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related field
  • Required experience in similar position: More than 5 years
  • Time Availability
  • English Level: Advanced
  • Proven experience as an Operations Manager in automotive manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes (preferably GROB and NTC)
  • Experience in high-volume, multi-model, highly automated production environments
  • Strong command of manufacturing KPIs (SQCDM)
  • Demonstrated leadership of operational teams and middle management
  • Experience in budget management and operational cost control

Nice to have:

  • Effective communication across all organizational levels
  • Results-oriented leadership
  • Strong decision-making under pressure
  • Strategic thinking with a continuous improvement mindset
  • Strong cross-functional coordination capabilities
  • Root cause problem-solving with a focus on preventive actions

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 17, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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