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Position Summary
The Operations Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end production operations within the CVG Seats Division in Vonore, TN.
This role oversees multiple production areas and drives operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
The position provides direct leadership to front-line supervisors and indirect leadership to a workforce of 200+ hourly employees in a plant. This role will partner with the other Operations Manager both reporting to the Plant Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Lead daily manufacturing operations across all assigned production lines.
Ensure attainment of production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity and waste reduction.
Directly manage Production Supervisors and Team Leaders.
Provide indirect leadership to 200+ hourly employees.
Champion a safety-first culture and ensure OSHA compliance.
Ensure adherence to quality standards and customer specifications.
Lead Lean manufacturing initiatives including 5S and Kaizen.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
10+ years manufacturing experience
3+ years production operations leadership experience (with salaried direct reports)
CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Visa Sponsorship
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.
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Who We Are and What We Do
Headquartered in New Albany, Ohio, Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (CVG) has a history that dates back to 2000 when the leadership team identified the need for a unified company that could more fully support the increasing demands and provide custom solutions to original equipment manufacturers. They envisioned an integrated company that could offer comprehensive product lines, reputable brand names and leading edge technology in diverse markets and locations. Due to the company’s success, a string of strategic acquisition and an increased global presence, CVG made the decision to go public on August 4, 2004 and are publicly traded on the NASDAQ with a stock symbol of CVGI.
Since that time, CVG has evolved into a recognized world leader in the development, manufacturing and fulfillment of fully integrated system solutions for the commercial vehicle market including the heavy truck, construction, military, agriculture and specialty industries. Our extensive product line is aimed at providing our customers solutions that help them succeed and includes suspension seat systems, interior trim systems such as instrument and door panels, headliners, cabinets, molded products and flooring, cab systems and components and electrical systems, including mirrors, wiper systems, electronic wiring harness assemblies and controls and switches. Our products are internationally recognized with product brands such as National Seating, KAB Seating, Sprague Devices, Moto Mirror, Prutsman, Roadwatch, Roadscan and Comfortek.
CVG is made up of hard-working, dedicated employees that are focused on delivering results for our customers as well as shareholders. We pride ourselves in being driven by our customer service, product innovation and a diverse culture focused on continuous improvement in all areas of our company using our Total Quality Production System (TQPS). We are well on our way to becoming a world class organization, and won’t stop even when we achieve that status.