Production Manager - Automotive Assembly

Production Manager – Automotive Assembly

Saleen Automotive is an OE Manufacturer and industry leader in High-Performance and Racing Automotive Manufacturing.

We have an immediate opening for an experienced Production Manager.

As the Production Manager, you will be playing a critical role on the Production team. You will lead a dynamic team of Associates and Leads while driving metrics in critical areas of the Manufacturing floor. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with our manufacturing and operations teams, interfacing with Auto Technicians, Production, Engineering, Procurement and Shipping, to ensure production goals are achieved.

What You will Do

• Build a strong, motivated production team capable of consistently delivering high quality products against production targets.
• Collaborate with management and engineering to improve product manufacturability and line productivity.
• Develop & maintain Standardized Manufacturing Instructions used in production and assembly departments.
• Develop training programs for assembly and production team members.
• Support issue resolution including root cause investigation & corrective action tracking.
• Ensure quality standards are being met throughout the entire production process and support no defects from leaving a station or team area.
• Responsible for a variety of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including correcting workplace hazards in the areas, safety compliance and proper organization and housekeeping.

What You will Bring

• 3+ years of experience managing teams of people in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Experience in selecting and developing new team members.
• Ability to work with and develop production performance metrics (efficiency, quality, safety, productivity)
• Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and required deadlines.
• Communicate clearly using excellent written and verbal skills; able to interface with executives and leaders on a daily basis.
• Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Fluent with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to a flexible shift, including occasional nights and weekend, if necessary