
Sr. Manager, Powertrain Manufacturing, DU/MPB
The Sr. Manager, Manufacturing – Powertrain will have full ownership of one of the three Powertrain manufacturing areas: Battery, Drive Unit, or Power Electronics. This leader is accountable for production and maintenance performance within their line, ensuring safe, high-quality, and cost-effective output that supports overall company production targets. The Sr. Manager will drive operational excellence, build strong leadership capability, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
You Will:
- Full Ownership of Assigned Line: Manage all aspects of production and maintenance for the assigned PWT line (Battery, DU, or PE).
- Deliver Operational KPIs: Achieve SQDCP targets including throughput (JPH), OEE, FPY, scrap cost, and equipment availability.
- Reliability & Improvement: Drive root-cause analysis and structured problem solving (PFMEA, 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, etc.) to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
- Leadership Development: Mentor and grow Production Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leads, ensuring a strong pipeline of future leaders.
- Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, TPM, IE, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver seamless operations and ramp readiness.
- Standardization & Best Practices: Establish and sustain process standards across shifts and collaborate with other Sr. Managers to align practices across all PWT shops.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with company safety policies, regulatory requirements, and environmental standards.
- Resource Planning: Collaborate with TPM/IE to define headcount glide path, shift structure, and production ramp plans.
You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in high-volume manufacturing operations, including 3+ years in leadership.
- Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding production KPIs (throughput, quality, cost, and reliability).
- Strong background in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and equipment/process reliability.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and talent development skills.
- Experience in automotive, aerospace, or other high-tech manufacturing environments preferred
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