Manager Production
About The Position
JTEKT North America is a global leader in engineering and manufacturing automotive systems, bearing solutions, and high‑performance machine tools. Our Vonore, Tennessee location is seeking a driven Manufacturing Manager ready to lead teams, elevate performance, and make a measurable impact every day. In this role, you’ll guide supervisors, technicians, and operators while shaping strategies that ensure exceptional quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. You’ll champion continuous improvement, support new program launches, strengthen communication across shifts, and foster a positive, growth‑focused work environment. If you’re energized by solving complex challenges, developing strong teams, and driving operational excellence, this is your opportunity to lead at a facility where your leadership truly makes a difference.
Requirements
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish leadership roles and promote team system
- Experience in continuous flow and lean production in the automotive industry
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Strong understanding and commitment to HS&E initiatives
- Basic knowledge of applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field; 5 – 7 years’ experience in precision metal removal and assembly operations
Responsibilities
- Develop unit budgets and performance targets
- Execute production to achieve customer order / shipment requirements
- Directly interface with customers on all business-related issues, with specific attention to quality and delivery.
- Support new program launches in the transition of process development to actual manufacturing capability
- Supervise and provide direction to reporting team leaders
- Build and support continuity and communications between shifts
- Support inventory reduction and cost improvement strategies
- Maintain positive employee relations and development
- Manage achievement of quality, quantity, and cost objectives
- Support ongoing safety initiatives and adherence to safety policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with all quality, health, safety, and environmental procedures
- Work daily overtime and Saturdays and/or Sundays when directed by immediate supervisor or, as necessary, to complete essential job duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
