Position
Operations Group Leader (Industrial Solutions)
Location
Arden, NC
This position will be based at the BorgWarner Arden facility in Western North Carolina and will transition to a new facility with a specific location to be finalized.
About us
BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.
Our Culture
We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. We care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.
Career Opportunities
We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!
Pay & Benefits
All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the below for all full time employees :
Day 1 Medical Coverage with potentia l of no monthly premium
On site Health Clinic for employees and dependents ( age 14 and over) at no cost
Dental , Vision , Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage
Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months
Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program
Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1
Job Purpose
BorgWarner is currently seeking an Operations Group Leader with cross-functional experience to take on a multifaceted leadership role. This individual will be responsible for leading a small team focused on building early proto@types and initial production units. They will work closely with engineering teams to recommend improvements that enhance production readiness. As the product moves toward full-scale manufacturing, t his role will oversee the transition, ensuring that builds meet safety, quality, and performance standards . Following the launch, they will be tasked with building, developing, and managing the production team to support ongoing operations.
This position will be based at the BorgWarner Arden facility in Western North Carolina and will transition to a new facility with a specific location to be finalized.
Key Responsibilities
Work with M anufacturing engineering to build a small operations team to accomplish proto@type builds and pull ahead production builds.
Leverage learnings from proto@type builds and support the production launch of new business.
Develop and manage departmental staffing.
Ability to identify and drive improvements around Constraints in manufacturing (people and process or equipment).
Drive team leader and team member development.
Proven ability to build, lead, and develop teams.
Strong technical knowledge of lean manufacturing, machine design, Assembly Process.
Ability to manage to KPI's such as OEE, scrap, Quality Incidents, etc
Drive ongoing Continuous Improvement initiatives that are aligned with business needs.
Ensure a safe work environment.
Drive investigation and root cause analysis for all safety related incidents within their department.
Execute departmental disciplinary actions, corrective actions, and terminations.
Oversee all departmental activities in accordance with company policies and procedures and applicable laws.
Build employee engagement through thoughtful incorporation of employee ideas.
Responsible for area performance measures and individual employee work performance; provide coaching and direction to employees at various levels within the organization.
Responsible for communication at all levels.
Supports all shifts for manufacturing during the week and weekend s , if necessary
Timelines, efficiency, and cost control are of the utmost importance
Develops working relationships with the manufacturing, quality, human resources, information technology, accounting and materials department and equipment suppliers to facilitate process improvements
Leads and motivates employees per the BorgWarner philosophy
Understanding all requirements of each job reporting to this position
Ensuring each person is performing all requirements of the job
Providing adequate training and development as necessary
Perform other duties as needed
What we are looking for
Strong technical skills and knowledge of lean manufacturing processes/procedures required
Familiarity with proven safety programs or quality programs (i.e., Kaizen)
Thorough knowledge of Statistical Process Control and Lean principles
Automotive or Industrial experience preferred.
Ability to use SAP preferred
Ability to create and organize large amounts of production data to determine and action trends to drive KPI improvements
Exhibit a high aptitude for Problem Solving
Knowledge of advanced aspects of products/processes that are managed
Experienced and capable in building, leading, and motivating teams
Understands human resource management and development skills
Thorough knowledge of project management techniques and tools (GANTT & PERT charts etc.)
Four-year degree is preferred.
Attendance on the job is essential.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
Must be able to follow instructions, safety rules and regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications - Word, Excel and PowerPoint required
Professional verbal and written communication skills essentia l
What we believe
Inclusion: Respecting Individuals
Integrity: Honoring truth
Excellence: Focusing on results
Responsibility: Our commitment
Collaboration: Building trust
Safety
This position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required . This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Team Lead immediately .
Equal Employment Opportunity
BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world.
Salary Range:
$90,800 - $124,850
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