What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager, General Assembly, Seats position at MS Companies?
Production Manager, General Assembly, Seats
Location: Warsaw, IN
Pay: (based on experience)
Type: Contract-to-Hire
Relocation: Not Available
MS Companies is hiring a Production Manager, General Assembly, Seats in Warsaw, IN. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for someone with strong automotive manufacturing experience who can lead assembly operations, support plant performance, and help drive results across safety, quality, and production.
This role is a good fit for someone who is comfortable leading in a fast-paced plant environment, developing teams, and working closely with cross-functional groups to keep operations moving.
Responsibilities
• Lead daily seat assembly operations and keep production on track
• Adjust staffing and resources based on production needs
• Work with planning, logistics, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues
• Coach and develop Group Leaders, Team Leaders, and plant staff
• Track performance metrics such as efficiency, scrap, and downtime
• Support safety, quality, and continuous improvement efforts
Qualifications
• 12 years of automotive manufacturing experience
• 2 years of supervisory or management experience
• Experience leading assembly operations in a plant environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem solving skills
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications
• Automotive OEM experience
• Experience with Just In Time manufacturing
• Experience with Six Sigma or similar process improvement tools
• Experience using ERP systems
• Knowledge of automotive seat assembly or interior components
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production planning software
Work Environment
This role is based in a manufacturing plant and requires a hands-on presence on the floor. Standing, walking, and working around machinery and industrial noise should be expected. Flexibility for nights or weekends may be needed based on production demand.