Production Manager - Automotive Assembly

Senior Executive Recruiter at Crawford Thomas Recruiting Production Manager – Automotive Assembly – Buford, GA

About Us Our client is one of the fastest growing automotive manufacturers in the US. They build modernized versions of classic vehicles, combining iconic design with advanced technology and craftsmanship.

Overview They are scaling production rapidly and need an experienced Production Manager. You will lead disassembly and final assembly operations, grow the team from 40 to 100+, and drive throughput, quality, and efficiency in a high‑growth environment.

• Production Operations: Lead all disassembly and final assembly activities; manage schedules, capacity planning, and resource allocation; maintain ERP/MRP systems and production control processes; improve cycle times, line balance, throughput, and WIP flow; track KPIs (OEE, FPY, DPM, schedule adherence); ensure safety and compliance (OSHA, EPA).
• Quality & Process Execution: Partner with Quality, Engineering, and CI teams; enforce SOPs, quality standards, and corrective actions; support root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement; drive first‑pass yield and production discipline.
• Leadership: Build and lead a team scaling from 40 to 100+; develop team leads and supervisors; oversee training, performance management, and daily meetings; manage hiring, onboarding, and retention.
• Strategic & Cross‑Functional: Develop production strategies for 5x capacity growth; implement lean systems and preventive maintenance programs; support new model introduction; work closely with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, CI, and Finance.

• Experience: 7–10 years in automotive manufacturing leadership; 5+ years in production/assembly management; proven success scaling operations (3–5x); experience managing teams of 40+ and growing to 100+.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Lean manufacturing (Six Sigma, TPS, JIT); assembly line and automotive production systems; ERP/MRP and production planning tools; quality systems knowledge; low‑volume or custom manufacturing experience.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong team‑building, coaching, and accountability; effective communicator across all levels; experienced driving organizational change; data‑driven decision‑making.

• MBA or advanced degree.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
• Luxury/custom automotive background.
• Mixed‑model assembly experience.
• PMP or similar certification.
• Spanish bilingual.

Competitive salary, performance bonus, full benefits, development opportunities, and relocation assistance.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Industries: Automotive.