Operations Group Lead (Industrial Solutions)

Operations Group Lead (Industrial Solutions)

This position will be based at the BorgWarner Arden facility in Western North Carolina and will transition to a new facility in Hendersonville, NC.

BorgWarner has nearly a 100-year legacy of innovation, delivering advanced mobility solutions worldwide. We're now expanding into the high-growth data center market, providing advanced power generation systems for AI-driven data centers and microgrid applications. This growth builds our expertise in turbocharging, thermal management, power electronics, and advanced controls - reflecting our commitment to development, sustainability, and real-world impact. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that bring together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. We care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the following for all full-time employees:

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) with potential of no cost
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program
• Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1
• Competitive annual incentive program tied to business results

This position will be responsible for successfully managing all business aspects of the (3)-shift, (7)-days operation of their department and ensure that daily production demands are met while developing and executing long term growth and continuous improvement strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe work environment, by following company policies
• Drive investigation and root cause analysis for all safety related incidents within their department.
• Define area KPI performance metrics, with Operations Manager.
• Drive daily production meetings to ensure the next 24-hours of production will be executed successfully.
• Drive weekly core team meetings and actions to ensure long term goals associated to safety, quality, launch, and productivity are accomplished.
• Participate in and approve the scheduling of their production area and any overtime required.
• Perform weekly LPA to ensure Safety, Quality, TPM, and Environmental pieces of the business are aligned.
• Support and drive the lean manufacturing system; assign work; recommend and implement improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, employee relations, and working conditions.
• Execute departmental disciplinary actions, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Oversee all departmental activities in accordance with company policies and procedures and applicable laws.
• Responsible for area performance measures and individual employee work performance; provide coaching and direction to employees at various levels within the organization.
• Supports all shifts for manufacturing during the week and weekends, if necessary.
• Ensure required documents like standard work, process sheets, control plans, FMEA's, FPPA, job instructions, etc. are completed and on the line.
• Ensure proper and timely dispositions of the parts on hold as it pertains to rework or to be scrapped.
• Actively support any downtime, quality, or performance needs through troubleshooting and problem solving using different problem-solving applications like 8D, 6 Sigma, etc.
• Ensures future program needs are met through evaluation of department capacity, OEE, cycle times, etc
• Develops working relationships with the manufacturing, quality, human resources, information technology, accounting and materials department and equipment suppliers to facilitate process improvements
• Leads and motivates employees per the BorgWarner philosophy.
• Providing adequate training and development, while ensuring the departmental training matrix is upkept. And sufficient cross training of employees is conducted.
• Ensure accurate and effective communication through shift change-over meetings.
• Ensure 5S+ Gold Level is maintained through section.
• Drive accountability through their Team Leader reports for line output and other KPIs.
• Propose recovery plans to recuperate downtime and ensure Line Targets are achieved.
• Ensure effective escalation procedures are maintained within their teams.
• Actively drives the department to have a positive impact on the PnL.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree is preferred
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of lean manufacturing processes/procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications - Word, Excel and PowerPoint required
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with proven safety programs or quality programs (i.e., Kaizen), a plus
• Experience in building, leading, and motivating teams is preferred
• Fundamental knowledge of machine design principles, pneumatics, hydraulics and machine control is preferred
• Familiarity with project management techniques and tools (GANTT & PERT charts etc.)
• General knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) principles
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must be able to follow instructions, safety rules and regulations

What We Believe

• Inclusion: Respecting individuals
• Integrity: Honoring truth
• Excellence: Focusing on results
• Responsibility: Our commitment
• Collaboration: Building trust

Safety

This position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Team Lead immediately.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world.