JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary communication link between the plant, corporate teams, and external stakeholders.
Facilitate customer and vendor interactions, including visit preparation, presentations, and follow-up actions.
Prepare, distribute, and track key communications, updates, and action items related to plant operations and initiatives.
Support plant startup, launch readiness, and production ramp-up activities.
Coordinate cross-functional meetings, plant reviews, customer visits, and audits.
Track open issues, risks, and countermeasures, ensuring timely resolution and follow-up.
Ensure customer requirements, standards, and expectations are clearly communicated to plant teams.
Assist with supplier coordination for materials, services, and operational needs.
Develop reports, dashboards, and summaries on plant performance, launch milestones, and key initiatives.
Maintain organized documentation for communications, compliance, and operational records.
Support leadership with scheduling, planning, and coordination of strategic activities.
Ensure plant operations comply with Adient policies, procedures, and automotive quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO, and customer-specific requirements).
Support corrective actions related to audits, quality issues, or operational gaps.
Promote structured problem-solving and clear escalation paths across teams.
Qualifications & Skills:
3–5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, operations, project coordination, or plant support roles.
Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Experience in automotive plant startups, launches, or ramp-up environments.
Familiarity with OEM customer interactions and supplier coordination.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, problem-solving methodologies (8D, A3), and quality systems.
Experience working in unionized or non-unionized manufacturing environments.
Able to work 2nd shift 6:30 pm- 3:30 am
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NormalSkills Required
- 3-5 years experience in automotive manufacturing, operations, project coordination, or plant support
- Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experience in automotive plant startups, launches, or production ramp-ups
- Familiarity with OEM customer interactions and supplier coordination
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving methodologies (8D, A3) and quality systems
- Experience working in unionized or non-unionized manufacturing environments
- Ability to work 2nd shift (6:30 pm - 3:30 am)
Adient Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Adient and has not been reviewed or approved by Adient.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching contributions is highlighted, with corporate filings indicating ongoing employer match funding. This provides meaningful long-term savings support for U.S. employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and PTO/vacation are included, with indications that PTO levels compare favorably to some peers. Parental/family leave is also available in certain contexts.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage are offered alongside HSAs/FSAs and protection benefits such as life/AD&D. These elements establish a comprehensive baseline that strengthens the overall package.
Adient Insights
What We Do
Adient is a global leader in automotive seating. With approximately 77,000 employees in 32 countries, Adient operates 202 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into more than 19 million vehicles every year.
