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Salary: $180,000 - $250,000 per year
A bit about us: A rapidly scaling advanced manufacturing organization in the electrified transportation and energy storage sector is building a next‑generation U.S. production platform. Backed by global technical expertise and international operating experience, the organization is transitioning from early‑stage builds to high‑volume manufacturing. This environment requires disciplined execution, strong cross‑functional leadership, and the ability to integrate global standards into local operations during a critical growth phase.
Why join us: Senior manufacturing leadership role during transition from prototype to high‑volume production
Direct ownership of safety, quality, delivery, and cost for a core production platform
Opportunity to build, scale, and lead a large manufacturing organization from the ground up
High visibility role partnering with executive leadership and global technical teams
Long‑term growth runway within a complex, technology‑driven manufacturing operation
Job Details
Responsibilities
Lead the ramp‑up from prototype builds to high‑volume serial manufacturing with full accountability for SQDC performance
Establish disciplined daily production systems and stabilize operations using standardized manufacturing frameworks
Build, lead, and develop manufacturing managers, supervisors, technicians, and operators
Define, deploy, and manage KPIs across safety, cost, performance, efficiency, yield, and sustainability
Align manufacturing execution with plant operating plans and long‑range strategic objectives
Support deployment of manufacturing digital systems to enhance visibility, decision‑making, and quality control
Partner with global technical teams to ensure consistent process standards and technology transfer
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and structured problem‑solving tools
Develop and manage manufacturing budgets, conversion costs, and cost‑per‑unit targets
Lead scrap reduction, yield improvement, labor optimization, and material efficiency initiatives
Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, quality, finance, planning, and EHS to support new product and process introductions
Translate strategic priorities into executable operating plans and cascade improvement initiatives across the organization
Qualifications
Required Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
10 or more years of manufacturing or plant operations leadership experience
At least 5 years supporting large, complex production environments
Proven experience supporting greenfield or brownfield plant ramp environmentsStrong program management, execution tracking, and budget ownership capability
Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity and scale organizations rapidly
Strong communication, leadership presence, and cross‑functional influence
Preferred MBA or advanced degree
Experience within automotive, EV battery, energy systems, or complex technology manufacturing
Exposure to global manufacturing networks and standardized operating models
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Worksite address
manteno, IL, 60950, US
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