{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6997ecbf1935a404eb62d4e2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6997ecbf1935a404eb62d4e2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6997ecbf1935a404eb62d4e2","title":"Area Manager","description":"Lead, plan and direct the overall engineering and manufacturing activities for a product line.\nDirect and oversee the activities associated with providing world class quality and manufacturing engineering technical support to the manufacturing areas that meet or exceed customer expectations.\nPlan, schedule, facilitate and supervise the daily activities of the manufacturing team(s) ensuring quality, safety, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery goals are attained.\n\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:\n\nIdentify and implement improvements (jointly with MQEs) that reduce product cost annually, improve quality and maximize customer satisfaction.\nEnsure maximum safety, quality, capability and utilization of manufacturing/processing equipment and processes.\nFacilitate the continuous research and implementation of “Best Practice” manufacturing/processing methods and processes.\nAssist in the development and implementation of the Manufacturing/Quality Engineering Strategic plan.\nFacilitate new product introductions and/or current product modifications.\nReview and quote processing and production equipment and tools.\nEnsure effective documentation and control systems are developed, utilized, and maintained.\nAssist the Product Line Mgr. in recommending, justifying and administering the capital plan.\nClosing customer 8Ds.\nDetermine, justify, and coordinate the purchase and implementation of new equipment and processes jointly with manufacturing teams (Track tooling and AR expenditure).\nReview and make disposition on non conforming materials.\nPrepare and make presentations to customers, employees, and all levels of the management team.\nLead and champion a teamwork approach to achieving goals with particular emphasis on Production Teams and AQP Steering Committee activities.\nProvide technical leadership, training, and support to manufacturing teams as well as peers.\nLead, motivate, and develop employees.\nSupervise employees; this includes ownership for the hiring, development, performance mgt. and succession planning processes.\nFacilitate open and effective communications.\nContinually improve health, safety, and environment.\nManage the day-to-day production inventory.\nFacilitate thru-put improvement processes.\nActively participate in identifying and implementing scrap reduction plans..\nFacilitate process ownership in all areas where production personnel control processes through the use of SPC, check-sheets, etc.\nPromote and support a teamwork approach to achieving goals with particular emphasis on DCP and AQP activities.\nEnsure open and effective communications.\nPromote and support workforce diversity.\nMaintain a work environment where third party intervention is not required or desired.\nDevelopment of specific work procedures to minimize risks.\nTraining of employees on the procedures and enforcing their use.\nFacilitating workplace inspections and closure of findings.\nFacilitating employee involvement in developing, implementing and revising safety and health procedures.\nPerformance towards assigned site safety and health program objectives.\nTimely incident investigations and correction of root causes.\nParticipation / attendance at safety meetings and training.\nTracking of safety issues to closure.\n\nWHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:\n\n EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:\n\nBachelor’s degree in an engineering or related technical field from a four-year college or university. Should be working toward an advanced degree.\n3 -5 years engineering experience.\nTrack record of successfully managed/facilitated product launches/programs or equivalent.\nAvailable to travel with minimal notification in urgent situations.\nStrong supervisory skills and training.\nIndependently motivated.\nGoal-oriented with a track record of accomplishment.\nStrong and versatile manufacturing process and quality assurance knowledge, skills & abilities.\n\nKEY JOB SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:\n\nSkilled in the following: DOE, GD&T, FMEA, SPC, Time & Motion Analysis, Economics & Cost Analysis and Value Analysis.\nA skilled manufacturing engineer in a core functional area, such a machining, electro-mechanical assembly, electrical engineering or molding.\nStrong understanding of manufacturing (including automation) and quality systems.\nWorking understanding of the budgeting process.\nSuccessful project launch experience.\nStrong project management, communication, organizational and presentation skills.\nStrong problem-solving skills.\nGood team and people-management skills, including team-building, motivation techniques and a good understanding of effective supervisory concepts and practices.\nGood knowledge of effective health, safety and ergonomic concepts and practices.\nGood knowledge of the automotive industry and its customers.\nGood knowledge of visual factory concepts..\n\nFor a listing of Dixon openings: BorgWarner Openings\n\nPay & Benefits\n\nAnnual Salary Range: $ 92,800 - $ 127,600\n\nBenefit info: U.S. Benefits - BorgWarner\n\nSome of the benefits highlights below for all fulltime employees:\n\nDay 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium\nOnsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) at no cost\nDental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage\nTuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months\nRetirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program\nCompany paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1\n\n-\n\nInternal Use Only: Salary\n\nGlobal Terms of Use and Privacy Statement\n\nCarefully read the BorgWarner Privacy Policy before using this website. Your ability to access and use this website and apply for a job at BorgWarner are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.\n\nPlease access the linked document by clicking here, select the geographical area where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.\n\nCareer Scam Disclaimer: BorgWarner makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website. To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by BorgWarner. Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. Job applicants are invited to contact BorgWarner through BorgWarner’s website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.","company":"Borgwarner","rawCompany":"borgwarner","city":"Dixon","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-09-06T08:22:31.789Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"11-3051.01","title":"Quality Control Systems Managers","slug":"quality-control-systems-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"335999","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-electrical-equipment-and-component-manufacturing"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"335313","title":"Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing","slug":"switchgear-and-switchboard-apparatus-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Area Manager","description":"Lead, plan and direct the overall engineering and manufacturing activities for a product line.\nDirect and oversee the activities associated with providing world class quality and manufacturing engineering technical support to the manufacturing areas that meet or exceed customer expectations.\nPlan, schedule, facilitate and supervise the daily activities of the manufacturing team(s) ensuring quality, safety, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery goals are attained.\n\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:\n\nIdentify and implement improvements (jointly with MQEs) that reduce product cost annually, improve quality and maximize customer satisfaction.\nEnsure maximum safety, quality, capability and utilization of manufacturing/processing equipment and processes.\nFacilitate the continuous research and implementation of “Best Practice” manufacturing/processing methods and processes.\nAssist in the development and implementation of the Manufacturing/Quality Engineering Strategic plan.\nFacilitate new product introductions and/or current product modifications.\nReview and quote processing and production equipment and tools.\nEnsure effective documentation and control systems are developed, utilized, and maintained.\nAssist the Product Line Mgr. in recommending, justifying and administering the capital plan.\nClosing customer 8Ds.\nDetermine, justify, and coordinate the purchase and implementation of new equipment and processes jointly with manufacturing teams (Track tooling and AR expenditure).\nReview and make disposition on non conforming materials.\nPrepare and make presentations to customers, employees, and all levels of the management team.\nLead and champion a teamwork approach to achieving goals with particular emphasis on Production Teams and AQP Steering Committee activities.\nProvide technical leadership, training, and support to manufacturing teams as well as peers.\nLead, motivate, and develop employees.\nSupervise employees; this includes ownership for the hiring, development, performance mgt. and succession planning processes.\nFacilitate open and effective communications.\nContinually improve health, safety, and environment.\nManage the day-to-day production inventory.\nFacilitate thru-put improvement processes.\nActively participate in identifying and implementing scrap reduction plans..\nFacilitate process ownership in all areas where production personnel control processes through the use of SPC, check-sheets, etc.\nPromote and support a teamwork approach to achieving goals with particular emphasis on DCP and AQP activities.\nEnsure open and effective communications.\nPromote and support workforce diversity.\nMaintain a work environment where third party intervention is not required or desired.\nDevelopment of specific work procedures to minimize risks.\nTraining of employees on the procedures and enforcing their use.\nFacilitating workplace inspections and closure of findings.\nFacilitating employee involvement in developing, implementing and revising safety and health procedures.\nPerformance towards assigned site safety and health program objectives.\nTimely incident investigations and correction of root causes.\nParticipation / attendance at safety meetings and training.\nTracking of safety issues to closure.\n\nWHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:\n\n EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:\n\nBachelor’s degree in an engineering or related technical field from a four-year college or university. 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Your ability to access and use this website and apply for a job at BorgWarner are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.\n\nPlease access the linked document by clicking here, select the geographical area where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.\n\nCareer Scam Disclaimer: BorgWarner makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website. To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by BorgWarner. Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. 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