Head of Operations Fluid Systems
Company: Mahle Engine Components Usa, Inc.
Location: Murfreesboro
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
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 U.S. which can
be found through our employment website www.jobs.mahle.com 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 Bachelor’s
degree in production operations management, Engineering, Business
or related discipline is required. Minimum of 10 years of related
experience, including experience with manufacturing processes. 5
years in progressive levels of management. Plant experience is
required; Tier 1 automotive experience is strongly preferred.
Proven track record for delivering strategic results and executing
effective change management. Well-developed leadership and project
management capabilities with demonstrated success in completing
core-business and cross-functional projects is required.
Foundational P&L knowledge is needed. Strong interpersonal and
leadership skills to influence and build credibility within the
Region is necessary. 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. Ability to provide decisive leadership and team facilitation
in the face of adversity is required, including identifying root
cause, action plan required, coordinating resources, and executing
a go-forward plan to successful resolution. Excellent vision
regarding benchmarking and year over year progress is fundamental
to this role. Proven understanding & successful application of
Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies including Lean and
Six Sigma is needed. Ability to handle short and long-term projects
with multiple workstreams, with proven leadership success over a
wide variety of business problems is required. Six Sigma Greenbelt
or Blackbelt Certification is preferred. Global or multi-national
business experience is a plus. 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) For more information about MAHLE and what a career
with us looks like for you, click here. and to learn more about our
foundation owned technology group click here. DiversityMatters with
our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social,
religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and
physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people. Do you
have any questions? RICK.BLASCIUC@MAHLE.COM
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