Production Manager

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Webasto in Lexington, KY is seeking a Production Manager to lead and optimize cross-functional operations onsite in a performance driven, international environment. The role manages daily production, safety, quality, and cost, supervises staff and equipment, coordinates with scheduling to meet plans, and drives continuous improvement while enforcing 5S and company standards. Ideal candidates have 5 to 10 years of supervisory experience in automotive or manufacturing, a technical or business degree, and proven leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with willingness to work extended hours. The package includes competitive pay, health coverage, vacation, wellness time, holidays, and a 401k match. Apply through Marisa Tavolacci and the Webasto careers page. Disability applications welcome.

Production & Operations focuses on designing, managing, and improving production processes and business operations, as well as manufacturing technologies and supply chains. The role involves working with modern systems such as SAP and dashboards, some of which are self-programmed. This is a cross-functional and international environment that offers performance-driven, diverse challenges and exciting projects.

You can look forward to these exciting tasks

• Lead, train, develop, and evaluate production colleagues while providing clear direction, accountability, and day-to-day leadership as a Production Manager
• Oversee all production operations to ensure colleague safety, product quality, efficiency, and adherence to company standards
• Supervise personnel, equipment, processes, changeovers, and line setups, including first-piece buyoffs and shift readiness
• Coordinate closely with Production Scheduling to meet production plans, manage priorities, and support on-time delivery
• Monitor production performance and documentation while driving continuous improvement in efficiency, quality, and cost
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and 5S standards, including housekeeping, outside storage areas, and equipment care
• Partner with Human Resources to address policy matters, discipline, colleague concerns, and communication of special assignments

This is what you bring to us

• College degree in a Technical, Management, or Business-related field preferred for a Production Manager role
• 5–10 years of supervisory experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate, and manage diverse production teams
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities expected of a Production Manager
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with flexibility to work extended hours as needed

What we offer you

• Competitive pay
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Paid wellness time and 14 paid company holidays
• 401k with company match

Applications from qualified individuals with disabilities are expressly welcome.

Your contact person:
Marisa Tavolacci, People & Organization Lexington, KY 

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