Manager, Operations

Posted 15 Days Ago
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Livonia, MI
5-7 Years Experience
Automotive • Other
The Role
The Operations Manager oversees manufacturing activities, developing and supervising a team of production supervisors. Responsibilities include driving cost reductions, conducting audits, implementing continuous improvement plans, managing safety and quality, and presenting KPIs to leadership. The role also involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and talent development.
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Operations Manager

Position Summary

Responsible for overseeing manufacturing activities Supervises and develops a team of production supervisors to continually improve safety, talent, quality, delivery, production and cost performance. Manages and develops team of direct reports.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the ability to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standard Duties:  

  • Accountable for area’s safety, talent, quality, delivery, production and cost performance.
  • Set strategy and vision for areas of responsibility.
  • Responsible for driving cost reductions within area by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Responsible to develop and communicate business needs in collaboration with support groups.
  • Conducts audits to include LPA, EHS, 5S, and others as assigned.
  • Develops continuous improvement action plans within area of responsibility to meet daily performance indicators.
  • Assist in the deployment of new employee related policies in conjunction with the Human Resources department.
  • Monitors capacity to meet the requirements of existing and projected customer programs.
  • Ensures appropriate action and closure to open safety, quality and systems 8Ds are responded to within designated time frame.
  • Drives a lean manufacturing culture including but not limited to 5S.
  • Presents in monthly KPI review to leadership team.
  • Develops a monthly forecast and annual budget for review with leadership team and takes appropriate actions needed for forecast fluctuation.
  • Lead/collaborate with cross-functional groups to understand opportunities and facilitate resolutions within other groups.
  • Responsible to provide guidance and direction of individual goal development, talent development, succession planning and performance.
  • Coach core team participants to drive KPIs utilizing pareto analysis and problem solving tools to include but not limited to A3, 8D, and Shainin methods.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.

Additional Information:

  • Travel is occasionally required, up to 5% of the time.

Safety and Physical Requirements:

  • All employees are responsible for knowing, understanding and complying with the safety policies and procedures.
  • Wear PPE when appropriate in designated campus areas.

Key Competencies

Managing Vision and Purpose Business Acumen Decision Quality Motivating Others Organizational Agility Customer Focus

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor Degree in related discipline required
  • Experience in manufacturing related field
  • 5 years of relevant experience supervising salaried and/or hourly employees in manufacturing environment strongly preferred
  • At least three years of Lean Manufacturing experience required
  • Ability to train, coach and mentor a team of salaried and hourly employees
  • Knowledge of technologies and applications used in manufacturing products and in the optimization of manufacturing processes. 
  • Advanced experience with computer technology and advanced Microsoft Office skills required

EEO Statement

“BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.”

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Lean Manufacturing
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HQ: Auburn Hills, MI
16,288 Employees
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Year Founded: 1928

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