Production Zone Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead all production activities within an assigned manufacturing unit to ensure safe, high-quality, and on-time delivery of customer orders
• Drive performance across key metrics: Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC)
• Optimize production flow, machine capacity, and resource utilization to meet business targets
• Own unit-level budgeting and cost control, identifying year-over-year productivity and savings improvements
• Champion lean manufacturing principles, including 5S, TPM, and waste reduction initiatives
• Lead structured problem-solving using RPS / 8D methodologies
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of frontline supervisors and production associates
• Ensure strict adherence to safety and environmental policies to maintain a zero-incident culture

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations
• 3+ years of leadership experience in a production environment
• Working knowledge of IATF/TS and ISO 14001 standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong financial acumen, including experience managing budgets and understanding P&L drivers

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business
• Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments
• Lean / Six Sigma certification or equivalent experience

About the Company

As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’.