Assistant Production Manager

Our client, an established Tier 1 automotive  supplier in the Upstate South Carolina area , is seeking an Assistant Production  Manager  to support daily manufacturing operations. This position will help ensure Safety, Quality, Cost, and Productivity goals are achieved while providing hands-on leadership to the production team.

The ideal candidate has previous supervisory or management experience in automotive manufacturing, a strong understanding of Metal Stamping, Lean Manufacturing principles, and experience leading teams in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily production operations to achieve Safety, Quality, Cost, and Productivity goals

• Promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with company safety policies and procedures
  

• Ensure quality process controls are in place and consistently followed
  

• Maintain production schedules to meet customer demand
  

• Conduct daily team meetings to communicate expectations, priorities, and production needs

• Maintain and enforce proper document control within the production area
  

• Provide hands-on leadership and direction to production employees
  

• Drive a Lean Manufacturing culture
  

• Lead and participate in continuous improvement activities
  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production goals and operational performance
  

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or management experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
  

• Demonstrated leadership of safety initiatives that support a zero-injury culture
  

• Strong understanding and application of continuous improvement principles and practices, including Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and/or Lean Six Sigma
  

• Experience building and leading high-performing teams
  

• Experience working with and influencing cross-functional teams
  

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  

• Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of an organization
  

• Growth and continuous learning mindset
  

Why Join ?

• Join an established Tier 1 automotive manufacturing operation

• Take on a hands-on leadership role with direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery

• Help drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

• Work closely with production and cross-functional teams

• Opportunity to continue developing your manufacturing leadership experience