**Job Title: Production Manager** **Job Description** The Production Manager is responsible for the manufacturing and production of complex automotive components that support the automotive industry. Key Responsibilities: 1. Responsible for the overall production of quality products that meet the company's operational short and long-term business goals. 2. Foster a positive work environment centered on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. 3. Engage and motivate management and team members to follow and adhere to company objectives, policies, and procedures. 4. Identify and resolve any issues or problems that may affect the production process or product quality and lead kaizen events to increase productivity and reduce waste. 5. Create and manage Manufacturing KPIs such as plant safety, quality, cost, delivery, environment, and team morale. Suggest improvements and innovations to achieve KPI targets as needed. 6. Ensure that the products are manufactured according to customer specifications and quality standards. 7. Manage the budget, inventory, and equipment of the manufacturing department and optimize production cost and efficiency. 8. Collaborate with other departments to create a company culture of respect, inclusivity, efficiency, and safety. **Hard Skills** + Manufacturing and production management + Quality control and assurance + Kaizen and continuous improvement + KPI management + Budget and inventory management **Soft Skills** + Effective communication + Team leadership + Problem-solving + Motivational skills + Collaboration and inclusivity **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.