Production Manager; Automotive Component Manufacturing - Detroit, Michigan

Mission Hires is seeking a Production Manager with proven experience in automotive component manufacturing to organize and control plant manufacturing functions to assemble quality products efficiently, on time, and profitably. This role leads shift production, drives continuous improvement, ensures safety and quality compliance, optimizes labor and machine utilization, and develops frontline leaders and teams.

• Direct all production activities for assigned shift to meet production, quality, safety, and delivery targets
• Lead timely continuous improvement initiatives across the production floor
• Report plant labor operating efficiencies and machine utilization to management
• Conduct performance evaluations for Production Supervisors
• Maintain a safe work environment and drive 5S housekeeping standards
• Assist in root cause analysis and eliminate downtime using 8D corrective actions
• Coordinate staffing and scheduling of line personnel with the Operations Manager
• Proactively resolve problems and conflicts to minimize disruption
• Model a positive management approach and actively participate in meetings
• Supervise Team Leaders and production Team Members to ensure accurate, on-time output
• Establish and enforce safe work practices and direct plant emergencies as needed
• Oversee training and development of Supervisors, Team Leaders, and Technicians in technical and people leadership skills
• Ensure strict compliance with Quality Control standards and protect company reputation as a quality producer
• Communicate and counsel employees to maintain high understanding, trust, and integrity
• Analyze production performance to identify and implement profitability improvements
• Create visual aids for effective communication on the production floor

• Must have experience in automotive component manufacturing
• Bachelor’s degree
• Manufacturing background with several years of supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead shift production operations and meet KPIs
• Proven experience with continuous improvement and problem-solving (e.g., 8D)
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Experience maintaining safety programs and 5S standards
• Ability to evaluate labor efficiency and machine utilization and report metrics to leadership
• Track record of training and developing Supervisors, Team Leaders, and Technicians
• Strong communication skills with ability to build trust and resolve conflicts
• Capability to coordinate staffing and scheduling in partnership with Operations
• Ability to create visual communication aids for the production environment
• Commitment to quality control compliance and on-time delivery expectations