Site Manager
As a successful family-owned company on a path to global growth, the Brose Group offers challenging responsibilities and exciting career opportunities to performance-driven, skilled specialists with solid professional knowledge and proven career expertise who wish to contribute to our company’s success.Your TasksOwn and drive site operational performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and PeopleLead daily operations with a strong Gemba presence, ensuring visibility, responsiveness, and problem-solving at the shopfloorTake full ownership of site KPIs and cost control performance for the assigned CoC plant(s)Ensure execution discipline through standard work, performance reviews, and escalation managementEnsure customer service is maintained at the highest levelManagement of supplier quality and performance to ensure operational efficiency on siteEnsure customer satisfaction across all indicatorsLegal compliance, including labor, environmental, and operational complianceAudit readiness, including ISO, IATF, and customer auditsAct as Production Team Manager, eliminating unnecessary management layersDirectly lead and align supervisors and frontline teamsDrive a high-performance culture with clear accountability and ownership at all levelsEnsure structured routines, including tier meetings, escalation processes, and visual managementBuild a strong, engaged, and accountable workforceMaintain high accessibility and visibility to shopfloor employeesCoach and develop supervisors and emerging leadersLead performance management, succession planning, and workforce planningDrive engagement, inclusion, and continuous improvement mindsetLead all on-site support functions, including quality, engineering, logistics, and HR, in alignment with site prioritiesEnsure effective cross-functional collaboration to achieve operational targetsFully accountable for end-to-end site performanceOwn and drive site cost control, including cost efficiency and productivity improvementsSupport achievement of overall site financial performancePartner with the Multi-Site WL on financial planning and performance trackingDevelop strong business acumen and understanding of P&L drivers; full P&L accountability resides with WLOwns safety performance and regulatory complianceDrive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with CoC and organizational prioritiesLead problem-solving activities and sustain improvements including effective root cause and permanent countermeasures to ensure no repeat issuesEmbed lean principles and operational excellence at the shopfloor levelYour ProfileProven leadership experience in manufacturing/operationsStrong operational and production management expertiseDemonstrated ability to lead teams and drive performanceSolid understanding of lean/continuous improvement principlesBusiness acumen with exposure to financial performance metricsHigh potential for advancement into senior leadership rolesStrong leadership presence on the shopfloorEffective shop floor management using the standard toolsAbility to drive results through othersHigh level of ownership and accountabilityEffective cross-functional collaborationBalance of operational focus and strategic thinkingReadiness for future progression to WL roleResponsible for one CoC plant: SPA, ARL, or LANOperates within a multi-site leadership modelWorks in close alignment with peer Site Managers and central functionsWe offer you a modern working environment with our Brose working worldBrose offers a high-tech work environment and a wide range of benefits. Along with competitive performance-based compensation and health insurance, our employees also benefit from attractive social and family-oriented programs throughout our North American locations*. Our benefits packages include comprehensive medical and insurance. Brose also provides educational assistance and a variety of community outreach, family, and sporting events. Flexible working hours and a collaborative work environment give our employees the freedom to balance work and personal life. Brose believes in investing in people. We offer a wide range of development programs with great opportunity for individual growth through training, international or regional assignments and tailored career paths. Our objective is to provide our employees the tools necessary to live a balanced life, experience a rewarding work environment and contribute to our surrounding communities.Benefits package may vary slightly per location