Manufacturing Assembly Area Manager

SITE MANUFACTURING ASSEMBLY MANAGER

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

Contract Details :

• Job Title : Manufacturing Assembly Area Manager
• Location : Fairfax Site - Kansas City
• Type of contract : Long-term At-will

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with Corporate and BG HSE objectives and requirements.

• Ensures parts are produced according to customer specifications and requirements.

• Takes part in the implementation of the plant progress plan encouraging staff involvement, through the implementation of specific follow-up activities.

• Leads a daily production meeting, adjust the resources according to the changes, implements and makes sure of the efficiency of the corrective actions.

• Participates in the monthly meetings of his/her production unit, defines the plans for short and medium term organization including new product launch.

• Manages the assembly area internal organization.

• Manages the team (organization, objectives, discipline and mindset, people development) according to department and projects requirements.

• Is required to maintain a high level of maintenance and cleanliness in the assembly area.

• Proposes the operating budget and then deliver the agreed budget.

• Provides appropriate support on new programs development in relation with Program development team.

• Puts in place visual management.

• Participates in the team selection and development.

• Ideal Candidate Profile

• Engineering Degree level education.

• Industrial or Mechanical Engineer would be a plus

• Knowledge of quality, supply chain/flows management best practices.

• Good command of English.

• Experience: minimum 5 years.

• Fields of experience: Industry with demanding customers regarding quality and delivery; Sequenced in-line supply/Just in-time supply (SILS/JIT); Large production equipment management (production programs, standard operating procedures creation, process improvements, process failures analysis); Lean manufacturing.

• At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

• Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

• Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

• With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.

Date:

• Aug 28, 2026

Location

Anderson-South Carolina, SC, US, 29625-1314

Job Requisition ID:

390733