Production Manager

Overview

The Production Manager is a member of the Production Department at Mobis South Carolina Electrified Powertrain (MSCe) and is responsible for leading overall production operations for Battery Module and Battery System assembly lines. This role is responsible for achieving production, quality, safety, cost, and delivery objectives while ensuring stable and efficient manufacturing operations. The position oversees production planning, workforce management, operational performance, and continuous improvement initiatives while driving productivity, quality, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). In addition, this role leads supervisory personnel and collaborates closely with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Logistics, and EHS teams to support plant startup activities, audit readiness, and operational excellence. MOBIS Corporate Center America will be aiding in the hiring process for this position. 

Responsibilities

(To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Plan short and long-term objectives for the Battery Module & Battery System for BEV Production department.
• Provide capacity and labor planning for all manufacturing departments in the Module Division.
• Coordinate continuous improvement teams to achieve division goals in productivity improvements, quality improvements, and safety goals.
• Coordinate corrective action planning to ensure effective root cause analysis and proper implementation of improvement methods.
• Teach continuous improvement philosophy through training on a monthly basis.
• Provide conflict resolution for and coach Team Members.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental goals.
• Ensure departmental compliance to all company policies, procedures, and safety rules.
• Oversee and provide counseling on appropriate progressive discipline per company policies.
• Initiate reporting systems to monitor department performance.
• Minimize overtime of all assigned Team Members.
• Plan and conduct continuous improvement training of supervisory personnel.
• Maintain personnel headcount according to business plan.
• Conduct annual evaluations (MBO) of supervisory personnel.
• Comply with and promote safety in the workplace, to include attendance at safety meetings as well as conduct safety meetings when necessary.
• Own and execute the production floor Control Plan to monitor critical-to-quality parameters; actively lead and review PFMEA to proactively identify and mitigate process failure modes.
• Act as the primary production-floor interface for major automotive OEMs and customer auditors; maintain a continuous "Audit-Ready" state across the shop floor and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 objectives.
• Review and interpret equipment drawings and production line layouts to support production operations and continuous improvement activities.
• All other duties as assigned

AUTHORITY & SCOPE

Responsible for directing production operations and supervising approximately 142 hourly employees and 10 salaried supervisors. Exercises authority related to staffing, performance management, discipline, scheduling, and departmental budget recommendations.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes, this role will oversee 142 Hourly Team Members & 10 Salaried Supervisors.

Qualifications

(The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

 

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field required.
• 8+years of experience in automotive manufacturing, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Experience in automotive parts assembly, battery module assembly, or battery system manufacturing preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality assurance techniques, with emphasis on manufacturing process problem-solving and automotive quality requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong Leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to take decisive action in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and the ability to interpret equipment drawings and production line layouts.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949:2016, International Standard for Quality Management and VDA 6.3

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Experience in Just-in-Sequence (JIS) manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.
• Ability to communicate in Korean, both written and verbal, is a plus but not required.

Working Conditions: 

 

• Manufacturing plant and office environment.
• Frequent walking and standing on the production floor.
• Exposure to production equipment, machinery, and industrial noise.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• May require extended work hours, weekends, and holidays to support business and production requirements.