What to Expect
The Production Manager will be responsible for meeting production forecasts, provide hands-on support and direction to the operations team. This role will ensure quality and safety of the BIW operation while driving continuous improvement of manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate strives to create an environment that is productive, encourages open communication, and strives to foster a collaborative environment that is exciting and fun. 
What You’ll Do

Responsible for production including daily production planning, delivery to plan, production cost, (FTT) first time yield, safety, quality targets, and production staffing  

Maintain high product quality, safety and yield while ensuring optimal cost, use of resources and adherence to best safety practices  

Maintain the facility and equipment in optimal operating conditions through implementation of a preventative maintenance system and taking appropriate corrective actions where needed  

Hire, coach, lead and develop large scale teams made up of salaried and hourly team members  

Support upgrades, new products, and material introductions by supporting design teams, creating process plans, tracking budget costs and project schedules, and developing countermeasures for timely completion of project goals  

Drive Safety and Environmental compliance  

Drive high quality standards in everything we do such as process control systems, monitoring and managing key product metrics, consistency in documentation, and 5S initiatives  

What You’ll Bring

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Minimum 8+ years’ experience in a fast-paced high-volume manufacturing (automotive preferred) and evidence of exceptional ability 

Experience in a body shop department is a plus  

Profound understanding of manufacturing KPI’s and developing action plans to drive results  

Strong background in collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and NPI  

Demonstrated leader in developing technical and motivated teams  

Experience and thorough knowledge of production systems and processes

AUSTIN, Texas

Full time