Production Manager (Automotive Manufacturing)

Company: STEM Search Group
Location: Greer
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

What you’ll do… Lead day-to-day operations in a high-volume, multi-line manufacturing environment, with full ownership of performance across all shifts. Drive accountability and execution across a team of supervisors and leads (200 production employees), setting clear expectations and ensuring follow-through at every level. Take a hands-on approach to leadership, maintaining a strong floor presence, coaching supervisors in real time, and addressing performance gaps directly. Own key operational KPIs including scrap, productivity, and schedule attainment, identifying gaps, driving root cause, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented and sustained. Strengthen discipline and consistency across all shifts, building structure around standard work, communication, and leadership expectations. Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Materials to resolve issues impacting safety, throughput, and product performance, driving solutions instead of escalation. Develop and elevate front-line leadership capability, holding supervisors accountable while coaching and building a stronger, more effective team. Align staffing, production planning, and resources to meet customer demand while improving efficiency and reducing waste. Champion a safety-first culture with clear expectations, consistent enforcement, and proactive risk mitigation. What we’re looking for… 7 years of progressive leadership experience in high-volume automotive manufacturing, including direct responsibility for large, multi-shift teams (150 employees). Proven track record of improving KPIs such as scrap, productivity, efficiency, and labor utilization, with the ability to clearly articulate your direct impact. Hands-on leadership style, someone who is visible on the floor, actively engaged with the team, and willing to step in to drive results. Experience walking into challenging or underperforming environments and building structure, accountability, and performance. Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach, challenge, and develop supervisors while addressing performance issues directly. Solid understanding of Lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving, with a focus on execution and follow-through. Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate operational improvements into measurable business results. Experience working cross-functionally to drive resolution of production and quality issues. Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered. Why this role matters… You are stepping into an operation that needs strong leadership, tighter execution, and a higher level of accountability across the floor. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by elevating front-line leadership, strengthening a winning culture, and driving measurable improvements across safety, quality, and productivity. The role offers a high level of visibility and autonomy, with the ability to influence both day-to-day operations and longer-term strategy as the business continues to grow.

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