APU MANAGER (Autonomous Production Unit)

Hutchinson•Grand-Rapids, MI

About The Position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead and manage daily operations of the assembly area, ensuring production goals are met. Monitor and improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Logistics. Drive lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement activities. Ensure proper staffing, training, and development of team members. Maintain accurate production records and reports. Support implementation of new processes, equipment, and technologies. Promote a positive work environment and uphold company values. Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : Direct supervision of team leaders and production associates within the assigned department. QUALIFICATIONS: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles. Effective communication and problem-solving abilities. Proficient in Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems. EDUCATION &/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing or assembly operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Advance math skills COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient in Microsoft Office suites REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and process several abstract and concrete variables. Must be able to assess reasonableness of the analysis performed. As well as making decisions based off of the data given.

Requirements

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems.
Advance math skills
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and process several abstract and concrete variables.
Must be able to assess reasonableness of the analysis performed.
As well as making decisions based off of the data given.
Valid Driver’s License – required
Frequent walking and standing on the production floor.
Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing or assembly operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) – preferred
Leadership or Supervisory Training Certification – preferred
First Aid/CPR Certification – preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and manage daily operations of the assembly area, ensuring production goals are met.
Monitor and improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Logistics.
Drive lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
Ensure proper staffing, training, and development of team members.
Maintain accurate production records and reports.
Support implementation of new processes, equipment, and technologies.
Promote a positive work environment and uphold company values.
Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Direct supervision of team leaders and production associates within the assigned department.