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This role oversees a large operational area, managing multiple supervisors and teams of more than 150 employees while driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.\nThe position is accountable for production planning, resource management, budget performance, compliance, workforce development, and the successful execution of manufacturing strategies aligned with business goals.\nJob Description:\nKey Responsibilities\nOperational Leadership\nLead and manage all operations within the assigned value stream to ensure safe, efficient, and productive manufacturing performance.\nDrive achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People.\nEnsure optimal utilization of labor, equipment, materials, and manufacturing resources.\nProduction Planning & Execution\nDevelop and execute monthly and annual production plans.\nCoordinate resources, capacity planning, and production schedules to meet customer demand and business requirements.\nMonitor operational performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.\nContinuous Improvement\nLead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, waste reduction, and cost optimization.\nIdentify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, systems, and procedures.\nUtilize operational metrics, benchmarks, and root cause analysis methodologies to drive sustainable improvements.\nQuality Management\nEnsure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.\nLead quality improvement initiatives and support the development of new quality tools, methods, and systems.\nPartner with cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns and prevent recurrence.\nHealth, Safety & Environmental Compliance\nPromote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all HSE policies and procedures.\nIdentify risks and implement actions to mitigate safety and environmental concerns.\nDrive accountability and proactive behaviors to achieve safety objectives.\nPeople Leadership & Talent Development\nLead, coach, and develop supervisors and production teams.\nFoster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and engagement.\nIdentify talent development opportunities and implement training and succession plans.\nConduct performance management activities and support employee growth.\nFinancial & Budget Management\nManage operational budgets and cost performance within the value stream.\nMonitor expenditures and drive initiatives that improve profitability and resource utilization.\nEnsure achievement of annual business objectives and financial targets.\nCompliance & Governance\nEnsure adherence to company policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards.\nMonitor operational compliance and implement corrective actions when required.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nPartner with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, and other functional areas to achieve business objectives.\nSupport organizational communication initiatives and facilitate alignment across teams.\nRequired Skills and Education\nEducation\nBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.\nExperience\n6 to 10 years of manufacturing and operations experience.\nProven experience leading large manufacturing teams and supervising multiple leaders.\nExperience in automotive manufacturing environments preferred.\nStrong knowledge of production systems, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and operational excellence principles.\nKey Competencies\nTechnical Competencies\nOperations Management\nProduction Planning\nLean Manufacturing\nContinuous Improvement\nQuality Systems\nBudget Management\nHealth, Safety & Environmental Management\nResource Planning\nPerformance Management\nReporting & Analytics\nLeadership Competencies\nBuilds High-Performing Teams\nAccountability\nEffective Communication\nInfluencing Skills\nStrategic Planning & Prioritization\nCustomer Focus\nResourcefulness\nProblem Solving\nAdaptability\nChange Management\nScope of Responsibility\nLeads multiple supervisors and manufacturing teams.\nDirect responsibility for a workforce of 150+ employees.\nAccountable for operational, quality, delivery, safety, and cost performance within the assigned value stream.\nDrives strategic initiatives to improve operational effectiveness and support business growth.\nAbout Dauch:\nDauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.\nDauch no discriminará contra ninguna persona ni solicitante de empleo por motivo de edad, raza, color, género, religión, peso, estatura, estado civil, orientación sexual, historial genético o información, identidad o expresión de género, discapacidad, origen nacional u otra característica protegida por la ley. Dauch tomará medidas para garantizar que las personas sean tratadas por igual durante el empleo o proceso. En Dauch valoramos la diversidad en nuestra fuerza de trabajo, nuestros clientes, consumidores, visitantes y la existencia de similitudes y diferencias, tanto las visibles como aquéllas que no podemos ver. Las personas que trabajan para Dauch contribuyen con una perspectiva única que es resultado de los atributos de diversidad. Si requieres algún ajuste razonable para la posición mencionada puedes notificarlo a tu reclutadora o reclutador. 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