Production Manager - Automotive - Relocation - Central Missouri

About Our Client

Our client is a global automotive manufacturer experiencing rapid, sustained growth and are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead high-volume manufacturing operations at our Central Missouri facility. This is a critical leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, scaling production to meet aggressive growth targets, and ensuring world-class quality, safety, and efficiency standards.

The ideal candidate brings strong people leadership skills, deep experience in global industrial manufacturing environments, and a proven ability to manage complexity in fast-paced, high-growth operations.

Job Description

• Lead, develop, and manage production teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production schedules are met while maintaining high efficiency and quality standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Collaborate with global stakeholders across engineering, supply chain, quality, and corporate operations
• Implement and standardize best practices aligned with global manufacturing systems
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Analyze production data and KPIs to identify trends, mitigate risks, and optimize performance
• Support capacity expansion, new product launches, and process scalability in a hyper-growth environment
• Mentor and develop supervisors and frontline leaders to build a strong leadership pipeline

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of management experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Experience working in global manufacturing organizations, preferably within automotive or high-volume industrial production
• Demonstrated success leading teams in fast-paced, growth-oriented operations
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and quality systems
• Proven ability to manage change, drive accountability, and lead through complexity

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement frameworks
• Exposure to multi-site or international manufacturing operations
• Strong ERP / MES system experience

Key Competencies

• People leadership and team development
• Operational excellence and execution discipline
• Strategic thinking with hands-on leadership approach
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Data-driven decision making

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary range of $130000 to $145000 USD annually + great bonus program
• Relocation assistance provided
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate.
• Be part of a company with a focus on innovation and quality in the automotive sector.

If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity and bring your expertise to the automotive industry, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact

Clayton Hamilton

Quote job ref

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