Regional Operations Director

Brose • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Regional Operations Director coordinates activities with plants and influences plant operations across the region. The role leads launch activities for the PR Group and develops launch governance covering logistics, production, quality, and health and safety. It supports plant setup preparation and serves as the task-force lead in difficult plant situations. The position reviews plant health and governance KPIs and follows up on actions, establishes routines, meeting cadence, and KPIs, and manages IATF-related risks, opportunities, contingency planning, and simulations. It also supports onboarding, coaching, and development of new plant managers, oversees the rollout of standards such as Shop Floor Management and Brose Basic Rules, and acts as deputy for regional COO activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in manufacturing and production technique, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in manufacturing.
• Change management skills.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to mentor and coach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities with plants and influence plant operations.
• Lead PR Group launch activities and develop launch governance for logistics, production, quality, and health and safety.
• Support preparation for plant setup.
• Take responsibility for task forces in difficult plant situations.
• Review plant health and governance KPIs and follow up on actions.
• Onboard, coach, and develop new plant managers.
• Establish operating routines, meeting cadence, and KPIs.
• Manage IATF-related risks and opportunities, contingency planning, and simulations.
• Roll out standards, including Shop Floor Management and Brose Basic Rules.
• Serve as deputy for regional COO activities.

Benefits

• Competitive performance-based compensation.
• Health insurance and comprehensive medical and insurance benefits.
• Educational assistance.
• Community outreach, family, and sporting events.
• Flexible working hours.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Development programs, including training, international or regional assignments, and tailored career paths.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director