Manufacturing Operations Leader

Navistar • Tulsa, OK

49d

About The Position

Ready to accelerate your career in the automotive industry? We're looking for a Manufacturing Operations Leader to join our dynamic production team. In this role, you'll support daily manufacturing operations, help ensure top performance across Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery, and contribute to building high-quality automotive products that move the world. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals eager to learn the foundations of production management, gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced automotive environment, and grow into future leadership roles. You'll work alongside experienced professionals who will mentor and guide you as you develop your technical, operational, and leadership skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 6 years of production/manufacturing experience
• 1 year lead experience
• OR
• Master's degree
• At least 4 years of production/manufacturing experience
• 1 year lead experience
• OR
• At least 8 years of production/manufacturing experience
• 1 year lead experience
• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States.
• We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience in automotive manufacturing, operations management, or industrial production.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to stay organized, adaptable, and focused in a high-speed manufacturing setting.
• Experience with lean principles, quality systems, and safety standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production operations to meet goals for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Assist supervisors and team leaders in coordinating production schedules, materials, and resources.
• Monitor workflow and help identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and ensure smooth operations.
• Contribute to problem-solving and root cause analysis activities to resolve production issues.
• Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards and company safety procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as lean manufacturing projects or process optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support successful product launches and process changes.

Benefits

• We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job.
• We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.
• For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate's applicable skills, knowledge and experience.
• You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods