Manager, Production

Production Manager

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The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry.

• Manage all resources to promote teamwork, respect, accountability, and continuous improvement of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives.
• Ensure all EHS standards and quality procedures are followed and work directly with EHS and Quality Lead to exceed objectives.
• Align production goals with broader organizational objectives and respond to changing priorities with clarity and confidence.
• Plan and establish production and manufacturing priorities and monitor all production data to maintain on-time delivery.
• Communicate monthly production requirements and coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Maintenance, and Quality Control to achieve optimal utilization of resources.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve operational problems, throughput, and long‑range production plans.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and evaluate staff; provide constructive performance feedback.
• Oversee daily workflow, collaborate with other managers, and establish daily/weekly/monthly schedules to meet timelines.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and union engagement.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive production or manufacturing management experience in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.
• Proven track record of leading cross‑functional teams to meet production targets, improve efficiency, and maintain quality standards.
• Experience developing and implementing production schedules, managing workflow, and optimizing resource allocation.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze production metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or other methods.
• Familiarity with compliance standards including OSHA and Quality Management systems (IATF, ISO).
• Automotive Tier 1 experience highly desired.
• History of mentoring and developing team members and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and performance.
• Experience working in a union plant required.

Estimated salary range is $110,000-$135,000 per year.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, PTO, 11 paid holidays, 401(k) match, profit sharing, annual bonus potential, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, education reimbursement, home and auto insurance discounts, and pet insurance.

All compensation and benefits commensurate with location, skills, experience, and other factors and subject to change.

Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability