Product Manager - Powertrain

Powertrain Product Manager

Manufacturing Department – Powertrain Section

Direct Hire salaried role with Premium-Free benefits

Company Overview: Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. or “SIA”, located in Lafayette, Indiana, is the only Subaru vehicle manufacturing facility in North America. SIA is a 4.4 million square foot automotive OEM – meaning our manufacturing process begins with coils of steel and ends with the high-quality vehicles you see out on the roads. We employ 6500+ Associates, both production and administrative, all under one roof.

SIA is the safest automotive manufacturing plant in the United States and is also a pillar in the community due to its numerous fundraising activities held onsite, donations to local charities and plentiful volunteer opportunities. SIA is a frontrunner in environmental stewardship being the first Zero-Landfill automotive manufacturing plant and the first to have its campus designated a backyard wildlife habitat. SIA has grown tremendously since its 1989 beginnings and continues to be an example of success within the automotive industry.

Outline of duties:

• Direct management of salaried Powertrain Group Leaders and indirect management of the Section’s hourly Associates.
• Oversee and support daily staffing needs
• Management and oversight of Section TPM, Kaizen and Training activities
• Ensure compliance to all SIA policies and procedures
• Responsibility for Safety of all Associates in section
• Support all budget planning/controls
• Other duties as assigned by Section Management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership, Management, or related field.
• Previous supervisory experience within a manufacturing facility
• Proven communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to prepare and perform presentations for all relevant subjects
• Willingness and ability to rotate between 1st and 2nd shift assignments on a schedule or as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Automotive Manufacturing Management
• Experience in Powertrain Operations

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.