AREA MANAGER - FORGE

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Job Posting Title

Area Manager - Forge

Job Description Summary

AAM is searching for an Area Manager - Forge to join our team. This position will be based out of our North Vernon location in North Vernon, IN.

As an Area Manager - Forge, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the forging department, ensuring production, quality, and safety standards are consistently met. You will manage team performance, resources, scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration, playing a key role in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across the plant.

Job Description

• Manage daily operations and performance of the forge area, including production output, cost control, and adherence to quality and safety standards.

• Lead all aspects of people management: recruiting, training, scheduling, coaching, performance reviews, and enforcing company policies.

• Drive the achievement of operational goals by contributing to strategic plans, implementing action plans, and supporting plant-wide improvement initiatives.

• Set production priorities based on customer demand, resource availability, and equipment readiness.

• Collaborate with production control to resolve scheduling issues and implement practical solutions.

• Coordinate with cross-functional departments (maintenance, engineering, quality, etc.) to maintain equipment uptime and operational efficiency.

• Analyze and report on operational data and performance trends to inform decision-making and improvement efforts.

• Build strong relationships across business, sales, and engineering to ensure service level expectations are met.

• Champion safety, compliance, and workforce engagement on the shop floor.

• Support joint initiatives and facility-wide communication strategies.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Associates Degree or equivalent relevant experience

• 5 years of experience direct supervision in Manufacturing

• Forging or similar experience required

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.