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Contract Details :
- Job Title : Manufacturing Assembly Area Manager
- Location : Fairfax Site - Kansas City
- Type of contract : Long-term At-will
Responsibilities :
- Ensures compliance with Corporate and BG HSE objectives and requirements.
- Ensures parts are produced according to customer specifications and requirements.
- Takes part in the implementation of the plant progress plan encouraging staff involvement, through the implementation of specific follow-up activities.
- Leads a daily production meeting, adjust the resources according to the changes, implements and makes sure of the efficiency of the corrective actions.
- Participates in the monthly meetings of his/her production unit, defines the plans for short and medium term organization including new product launch.
- Manages the assembly area internal organization.
- Manages the team (organization, objectives, discipline and mindset, people development) according to department and projects requirements.
- Is required to maintain a high level of maintenance and cleanliness in the assembly area.
- Proposes the operating budget and then deliver the agreed budget.
- Provides appropriate support on new programs development in relation with Program development team.
- Puts in place visual management.
- Participates in the team selection and development.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Engineering Degree level education.
- Industrial or Mechanical Engineer would be a plus
- Knowledge of quality, supply chain/flows management best practices.
- Good command of English.
- Experience: minimum 5 years.
- Fields of experience: Industry with demanding customers regarding quality and delivery; Sequenced in-line supply/Just in-time supply (SILS/JIT); Large production equipment management (production programs, standard operating procedures creation, process improvements, process failures analysis); Lean manufacturing.
At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.
Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You'll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow's automotive industry.
Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.
With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.