Associate Manager, Paint & Body-In-White (2nd Shift)

We are looking for a detail oriented, experienced Associate Manager, Paint and Body-In-White (BIW). The right candidate will be organized, driven, and have excellent leadership skills. This person will lead and train a new workforce to meet our production goals. Responsible for a full shift production staff (Exempt and Non-Exempt). 

This role will be supporting 2nd shift which runs from 4pm -- 5am. 

You will:

• Reports to Body In White or Paint Operations Manager and leads production team, including development of organizational plans and recruiting/hiring (Salary/Hourly)


• Responsible for manufacturing ultra-luxury production vehicles with the highest level of BIW/Paint quality/appearance


• Maintain staffing plans and lead “hands-on” in all areas of production. Lead by example


• Implement training programs for all production processes within the department


• Manage SPEQDC (Safety, People, Environmental, Quality, Delivery, Cost) indicators for Body In White/Paint production


• Track production downtime and implement resolutions to production deficiencies


• Balance manpower and create work schedules to meet production demands


• Enforce requirements/standards/process control plans


• Lead production teams during all build phases and interface with all departments to foster a high productive manufacturing system


• Feedback opportunities to design for manufacturability of the vehicle


• Implement Lean Manufacturing process to eliminate waste


• Manage reprocess areas to drive quality/production efficiencies/root cause problem resolution


• Create an environment where all employees are valued for their contributions and they understand their impact to the success of the company


• Ensure all employees follow industry standard health and safety guidelines


• Enforce standardized work processes and enforce the passion for detail


• Lead the team implementing processes to control expenses and increase productivity throughout the department


• Develop and implement training plans for supervisors and team members


• Set production goals and communicate them to all production staff


• Coordinate with process engineering/automation and materials for improvement activities


• Work with maintenance to implement regular “PM’s”

You bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business or equivalent OEM automotive leadership experience required


• Demonstrated leadership ability to build outstanding teams and interface well with all senior management


• Excellent attitude to foster a positive work environment


• Experience in automotive Body In White production leadership and knowledge of all areas of Body In White/Paint production


• Familiarity with Body In White or Paint manufacturing equipment


• Experience in factory environments hiring and training associates to support new products and processes


• Exemplary verbal, written and presentation skills


• Capability to implement and drive a quality operating system within a department