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Manufacturing Manager

laborupColumbus, OH

💰 $110,000 – $125,000/yrFull-time

Quick Summary

Manufacturing Manager leading a 200+ person production unit with P&L ownership in an automotive manufacturing environment.

Skills & Keywords

P&L managementLean manufacturingProduction leadershipKaizen

Description

Base Pay Up to $110,000 / yr
After BonusUp to $125,000 / yr
Our plant has a strong, reliable history of hitting metrics and earnings bonuses
Comprehensive relocation package available
Needs based, up to $20,000k +
Business & P&L Ownership – Act as the autonomous business owner for your unit. Manage massive P&L metrics, develop unit budgets, and utilize Hoshin planning to execute yearly strategic directives.
Large-Scale Leadership – Direct a department of 180-270+ employees. Supervise and develop production supervisors, team leaders, and operators across both machining and assembly operations.
Cross-Functional Execution – Lead daily cross-functional meetings with Engineering, Maintenance, QA, and Kaizen teams to drive continuous improvement, resolve floor issues, and challenge the technical limits of your department.
New Product Launches (NPI) – Lead APQP teams for continuous product evolution and launches (occurring every 6 to 24 months). Fully own the manpower planning, trial execution, and the transition of process development to actual manufacturing capability.
Direct Customer Interface – Serve as the front-line face of the department to OEM customers. Lead regular pre-launch check-ins, and interface directly with clients on critical issues related to quality and delivery.
Active Floor Presence – Maintain a highly visible presence on the floor. Lead from the front, interact directly with your teams, and avoid the trap of being removed from daily production realities.
Continuous Improvement – Drive Kaizen, lean production, and inventory reduction strategies to hit quality, quantity, and cost targets.