Deputy Production Manager
Louisville, KYFull-timeSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
The Deputy Production Manager leads production at an automotive parts manufacturing plant, overseeing planning, efficiency, quality, team performance, safety, and equipment readiness. The role focuses on meeting quality, cost, and delivery targets through lean manufacturing, automation, and continuous improvement. It also partners with planning, procurement, and engineering, supports new product introduction and plant projects, and reports production metrics to senior management.
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Experience Required
5
Expected Start Date
11/16/2026
Compensation
$
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Job Description
Job Summary
As the production leader of an automotive parts manufacturing plant, responsible for driving operational excellence in production planning, efficiency, and team performance to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets. Requires expertise in automotive processes (stamping, welding, assembly), lean manufacturing, and automation, with a focus on continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Production Planning & Execution
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Develop and monitor daily/weekly production schedules to align with JIT delivery and material availability.
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Resolve line disruptions (equipment breakdowns, material shortages) to minimize downtime.
- Efficiency & Cost Management
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Optimize productivity via lean tools (5S, TPM) and reduce scrap/waste.
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Analyze OEE and capacity utilization data to drive process improvements.
- Quality Assurance
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Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 standards, collaborate on 8D reports and defect containment.
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Implement error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) in production workflows.
- Team Leadership
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Manage supervisors and hourly workforce across shifts, set KPIs, and conduct performance reviews.
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Develop skill matrices and deliver SOP training programs.
- Safety & Compliance
- Enforce OSHA-compliant operations and lead RCA for safety incidents.
- Equipment & Automation
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Coordinate preventive maintenance with the engineering team to maximize OEE.
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Support new equipment/automation line commissioning and ramp-up.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Partner with planning, procurement, and engineering to resolve bottlenecks and support NPI.
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Report production metrics to senior management and contribute to strategic goals.
Qualifications
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
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Experience: 7+ years in manufacturing production management; automotive stamping/welding experience preferred.
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Certifications: Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, PMP, or Lean certifications preferred.
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Skills:
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Proficient in MES, SAP PP, and data analysis tools; bilingual (English/Mandarin) for global alignment.
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Attributes: Decisive leadership, adaptable to fast-paced production environments.
Additional Information
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Participate in shift rotations (including night shift coverage).
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Support plant expansion/line relocation projects.
Job Type
Full time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
105739
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