Job Description Manages the human and physical resources in the assembly/production of product. Makes continuous improvement in production operations to improve quality, productivity and reduce costs/cycle times. Meets the expectations of our customers in manufacturing, part quality, and schedules. This position will assume leadership responsibility for the production, manufacturing engineering, and maintenance functions on multiple shifts. The initial focus will be on start-up activities including facility/staffing readiness and installation/qualification of machinery. Essential Functions:  Provide progressive leadership and direction to large groups of employees  Coordinates production activities with procurement, logistics, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment  Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine root causes of problems  Develop manufacturing processes, flow, and production layouts  Development of work methods and standards  Development and maintenance of Mfg. Control Plans  Coordinate preventative and breakdown maintenance activities for plant equipment  Responsible for machine, tool & fixture design  Facility maintenance and plant layout  Establish and maintain certification requirements for appropriate machinery  Implements lean manufacturing practices such as 5S, Kanban, poka-yoke, visual management, 1-piece flow, etc.  Prepares staff/departmental budgets and spending forecasts  Works together with Quality Assurance to obtain ISO/TS 16949 and other quality requirements  Works with cross functional group to develop processes, flow, and layouts  Develops goals/objectives and defines metrics to measure performance to the goal  Established yearly targets and KPI’s for department. Maintains regular reporting structure for targets and goals to be tracked and communicated. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering  5-7 years manufacturing experience Experience:  Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts and experience implementing same  Prior managerial/supervisory experience  Prior experience in a quality assurance function  German language skills (reading, writing, speaking)  Knowledge of automotive driveline components  Familiar with friction welding, balancing, and paint processes  Familiarity with SAP R/3 enterprise system  Prior experience with an automotive supplier  Prior experience with a start-up operation