Production Manager (M/F/D)

Reliably delivering what’s needed today

There are few challenges as important today as creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world. This requires a commitment to constantly improve the transportation of people and things.  We, at BorgWarner, made that commitment decades ago and have since been creating technologies to improve efficiency, emissions and performance in all types of vehicles.

Constantly pursuing what’s next

Our proven track record has made us industry leader in clean, energy-efficient propulsion system solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. We uncover strong trends and use smart science and technology to address a future based on varying regulations, consumer demands and automaker requirements.

Product leadership that’s changing the world

Our employees have earned trusted partnerships with customers and suppliers around the world.  We leverage these relationships to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges at hand and then do what it takes to develop the next solution.  Our strong operations and commercialization expertise result in high volume availability of competitive, efficient products that truly drive change.

BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for “dynamic, results driven” individual to join as Production Manager at our new production plant in Viana, Portugal.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, facilitate and supervise the daily activities of the production team(s), ensuring that quality, safety, cost efficiency and on-time delivery goals are met
• Direct and supervise the activities associated with the provision of global quality and technical support of manufacturing engineering in the areas of production, which meet/or exceed customer expectations
• Identify potential improvements (together with production teams) that reduce COPQ costs annually, improve quality and maximize customer satisfaction
• Ensure the maximum safety, quality, capacity and use of equipment and manufacturing/processing processes
• Promote continuous research and implementation of “Best Practice” in manufacturing/processing methods and processes
• Participates in the development and implementation of the Strategic Plan for Production Engineering
• Coordinate with other functional managers in order to plan and implement manufacturing programs
• Facilitate the introduction of new products and/or modifications to current products
• Review and reference processing and manufacturing equipment and tools
• Ensure that they develop, use and maintain effective control and documentation systems
• Assist the Chief Operating Officer in recommending, and justifying, the capital plan
• Coordinate the implementation of new equipment and processes, together with the manufacturing teams (line equipment and AR expenses)
• Ability to monitor and establish a production schedule that meets the requirements defined in existing programs and designed by customers
• Develop and present presentations to customers, employees and teams
• Supervise employees: hiring, development, performance management and succession planning processes
• Participate in problem-solving activities (example: 8D's, 6M's and 5W's) related to safety and quality matters
• Manage daily production inventory including continuous improvement plan
• Manage workforce efficiency including continuous improvement plan
• Actively participate in the identification and implementation of scrap and rework reduction plans
• Perform other tasks not included in the activity for which he was hired, when needs or service convenience so justify, for the period of time necessary for the aforementioned service needs or convenience
• Establish continuous improvement plans that lead to a more efficient organization
• Facilitate efficient and open communication within the department and with other departments in the organization
• Ensure the respect and compliance with the safety and cleanliness rules of the workstation
• Continuously ensure the improvement of health, safety and environmental conditions
• Participate in the definition, implementation and maintenance of the organization's policies
• Participate in the definition of objectives of the Environmental Management Policy, Health and Safety at Work
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement of the Environmental Management Policy, Health and Safety at Work
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety at work standards, policies and practices in accordance with their level of responsibility
• Develop a culture characterized by good professional ethics and involvement in the process among employees in all areas
• Comply with environmental, health and safety, quality and productivity standards
• Comply with the organization's rules and internal regulations: Code of Ethics, practice and working period
• Respect workplace safety and cleanliness rules
• Perform other tasks not included in the activity for which they were hired, when the needs or convenience of service so warrant, for the period of time necessary for the aforementioned needs or convenience of service

Education & Experience

• Degree in Engineering or in a related technical area
• 3- 5 years of professional engineering experience
• Professional career characterized by successfully developed product launches/programs, or equivalent
• Available to travel with minimal notification in urgent situations
• Very good knowledge of quality tools and Lean methods
• Very good knowledge of Industry 4.0 technology
• Very good knowledge in leading and developing production teams
• Strong supervisory training and skills
• Ability to train a production team
• Solid and versatile knowledge, skills and capabilities of manufacturing processes and quality assurance
• Skills in the following domains: DOE, GD&T, FMEA, SPC, Time and Motion Analysis, Financial and Cost Analysis and Value Analysis
• A Production Engineer, expert in a functional area such as manufacturing, electromechanical assembly, electrical or mold engineering
• Solid knowledge of quality systems and manufacturing (including automation)
• Operational knowledge of the budgeting process
• Experience in successfully developed project launches
• Solid skills in project management, communication, organizational and presentation skills
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Solid knowledge of effective health, safety and ergonomics practices and concepts
• Solid knowledge of automotive industry standards and its customers
• Solid knowledge of visual industry concepts
• Fluent in Portuguese
• Fluent in English
• Third language is an advantage

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