Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations

American Battery Solutions - Orion charter Township, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Orion charter Township, MI

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations at American Battery Solutions is responsible for overseeing the manufacturing operations, ensuring a safe work environment, and executing key organizational priorities on time and within budget. This role involves leading manufacturing activities, managing resources, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality in production processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing activities for new product development releases and production volumes to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets.
• Develop future capability for facilities, equipment, and workforce to ensure capacity meets business needs.
• Manage and communicate manufacturing activities within a collaborative cross-functional environment, communicating risk and recovery activities when necessary.
• Champion lean manufacturing activities and continuous improvement projects such as cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and headcount management.
• Manage manufacturing labor cost targets, departmental budgets, and plant expenditures to meet Operating Plan Objectives.
• Manage material control within the manufacturing processes through finished goods warehouse.
• Lead execution of production system, focusing on problem-solving and people involvement, driving internal, customer, and supplier quality issues.
• Develop tools and manage Inventory Control for all manufacturing equipment critical spare parts.
• Develop a tiered production workforce, leveraging technical skills to support production needs.
• Create and manage departmental KPIs and coordinate plans to meet KPIs, presenting company KPIs to the organization.
• Establish shop floor visual performance tier boards.
• Manage manufacturing scrap percentage to company targets.
• Champion manufacturing 5S activities by implementing a Visual Workplace environment within Production facilities.
• Support and implement environmental and quality management systems.
• Execute the build and ship plan.
• Drive a safety-first culture.
• Develop employees to improve their abilities and skills.
• Support company vision, values, goals, and business plan.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations and all company policies, processes, and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive operations management experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and facility management.
• Operations background with previous materials management experience preferred.
• Experience with starting up high-volume manufacturing facility preferred.
• Prior experience with motor vehicle programs (automotive, heavy truck). PHEV, BEV experience is preferred.
• Strong technical, communication, and computer skills.
• Working experience with Quality & Reliability disciplines (FMEA, DFA, DFM, DVP&R, Six-Sigma, APQP, 8D).
• Experience with ERP system, PLEX preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with TS 16949 and ISO 14001.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), SharePoint, and MS Project.
• Very strong leadership qualities and experience.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage change and priorities and coordinate/realign project resources as necessary.
• Thorough knowledge of Theory of Constraints with demonstrated implementation.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety, environmental, and facility regulations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with high-volume manufacturing startup processes.
• Familiarity with battery technologies and energy storage systems.

Benefits

• Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
• Company provided 401K savings plan with matching contributions.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.