Head of Operations Fluid Systems

MAHLE is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, MAHLE offers many job opportunities outside of the . which can be found through our employment website

Your Contribution

As a Head of Operations, Fluid Systems reporting to the Murfreesboro Plant Manager, you will be responsible to manage all operations activities, including achieving production targets in quality, productivity, efficiency, capacity, safety, cost control, 5S, staff development and customer service. This position serves as a business partner with the Plant Manager to achieve P&L targets for the respective BU / Value Stream while also partnering with the extended Plant Management team to achieve the short- and long-term strategic plan.

This role is responsible to :

• This position will lead Direct Reports in Murfreesboro for assigned Business Unit. This role will lead indirect reports within a matrix organizational structure.
• Strive to create an inclusive environment in which employees are valued and respected.
• Take ownership of talent management practices within the team. This includes, but is not limited to, diversity, equity and inclusion, learning and development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Act as the Operations representative within the respective region Business Unit (BU).
• Assist with devising strategy for P&L goal achievement with Plant Manager for respective BU / Value Stream; ensure execution.
• Develop economic & strategic plan (including headcount, CAPEX, capacity, PDP, inventory, launches) for specific BU.
• Manage the alignment and drive PPI and Performance Lift (continuous improvement) deliverables, aligned with Plant and BU targets.
• Manage and lead teams in all direct and indirect production processes required to produce and deliver a variety of finished products.
• Closely partner with Plant Management team to prioritize and meet / exceed operational objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and report production-related information regarding efficiencies and labor utilization.
• Oversee operations to ensure that waste and production costs are minimized while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Monitor manpower requirements to ensure that production quotas are met.
• Approve and ensure adherence to production schedules.
• Serve as a change agent for safety and 5S on the production floor & infuses this expectation into the team.
• Execute production schedules set by the planners and collaborate with Engineering to solve process related problems.
• Develop Lean Manufacturing techniques to increase productivity, throughput and customer satisfaction.

Your Experience & Qualifications

Minimum of 5+ years of facilitation / leadership experience in which several of the following abilities have been demonstrated : Building management-level customer relationships and responding to strategic business needs.

Managing resources to meet goals across multiple products / programs.

Leading high-performance teams.

Our Offering

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s)

#DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people.