Product Manager - Trim and Final

Product Manager

Trim and Final

Company Overview:

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. or “SIA”, located in Lafayette, Indiana, is the only Subaru vehicle manufacturing facility outside of Japan. 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 conservation 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 Trim and Final 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

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Associate for this role.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required 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.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Automotive Manufacturing Management
• Experience in Trim and Final Operations

Travel:

This role requires minimal travel. Occasional travel may be required mainly for off-site training or business collaboration purposes including potential overseas travel.

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