We are looking for a detail oriented, experienced Associate Manager, Paint and Body-In-White (BIW). The right candidate will be organized, driven, and have excellent leadership skills. This person will lead and train a new workforce to meet our production goals. Responsible for a full shift production staff (Exempt and Non-Exempt). 

This role will be supporting 2nd shift which runs from 4pm -- 5am. 

You will:

Reports to Body In White or Paint Operations Manager and leads production team, including development of organizational plans and recruiting/hiring (Salary/Hourly) Responsible for manufacturing ultra-luxury production vehicles with the highest level of BIW/Paint quality/appearance Maintain staffing plans and lead “hands-on” in all areas of production. Lead by example Implement training programs for all production processes within the department Manage SPEQDC (Safety, People, Environmental, Quality, Delivery, Cost) indicators for Body In White/Paint production Track production downtime and implement resolutions to production deficiencies Balance manpower and create work schedules to meet production demands Enforce requirements/standards/process control plans Lead production teams during all build phases and interface with all departments to foster a high productive manufacturing system Feedback opportunities to design for manufacturability of the vehicle Implement Lean Manufacturing process to eliminate waste Manage reprocess areas to drive quality/production efficiencies/root cause problem resolution Create an environment where all employees are valued for their contributions and they understand their impact to the success of the company Ensure all employees follow industry standard health and safety guidelines Enforce standardized work processes and enforce the passion for detail Lead the team implementing processes to control expenses and increase productivity throughout the department Develop and implement training plans for supervisors and team members Set production goals and communicate them to all production staff Coordinate with process engineering/automation and materials for improvement activities Work with maintenance to implement regular “PM’s”

You bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business or equivalent OEM automotive leadership experience required Demonstrated leadership ability to build outstanding teams and interface well with all senior management Excellent attitude to foster a positive work environment Experience in automotive Body In White production leadership and knowledge of all areas of Body In White/Paint production Familiarity with Body In White or Paint manufacturing equipment Experience in factory environments hiring and training associates to support new products and processes Exemplary verbal, written and presentation skills Capability to implement and drive a quality operating system within a department