Job Posting Title
Area Manager - Forge
Job Description Summary
AAM is searching for an Area Manager - Forge to join our team. This position will be based out of our North Vernon location in North Vernon IN.
As an Area Manager - Forge you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the forging department ensuring production quality and safety standards are consistently met. You will manage team performance resources scheduling and cross-functional collaboration playing a key role in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across the plant.
Job Description:
Candidates selected for this role may be eligible for a signing bonus of up to $10000.00 upon hire subject to eligibility.
Manage daily operations and performance of the forge area including production output cost control and adherence to quality and safety standards.
Lead all aspects of people management: recruiting training scheduling coaching performance reviews and enforcing company policies.
Drive the achievement of operational goals by contributing to strategic plans implementing action plans and supporting plant-wide improvement initiatives.
Set production priorities based on customer demand resource availability and equipment readiness.
Collaborate with production control to resolve scheduling issues and implement practical solutions.
Coordinate with cross-functional departments (maintenance engineering quality etc.) to maintain equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
Analyze and report on operational data and performance trends to inform decision-making and improvement efforts.
Build strong relationships across business sales and engineering to ensure service level expectations are met.
Champion safety compliance and workforce engagement on the shop floor.
Support joint initiatives and facility-wide communication strategies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Education
Associates Degree or equivalent relevant experience
5 years of experience direct supervision in Manufacturing
Forging or similar experience required
About AAM:
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier AAM designs engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Discover how were Bringing the Future Faster at .
AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age race color gender religion weight height marital status sexual orientation genetic history or information gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status national origin or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that Associates are treated equally during employment without regard to their age race color gender religion weight height marital status sexual orientation genetic history or information gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status national origin or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations please e-mail AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Job Posting TitleArea Manager - ForgeJob Description SummaryAAM is searching for an Area Manager - Forge to join our team. This position will be based out of our North Vernon location in North Vernon IN. As an Area Manager - Forge you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the forging departmen...
Job Posting Title
Area Manager - Forge
Job Description Summary
AAM is searching for an Area Manager - Forge to join our team. This position will be based out of our North Vernon location in North Vernon IN.
As an Area Manager - Forge you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the forging department ensuring production quality and safety standards are consistently met. You will manage team performance resources scheduling and cross-functional collaboration playing a key role in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across the plant.
Job Description:
Candidates selected for this role may be eligible for a signing bonus of up to $10000.00 upon hire subject to eligibility.
Manage daily operations and performance of the forge area including production output cost control and adherence to quality and safety standards.
Lead all aspects of people management: recruiting training scheduling coaching performance reviews and enforcing company policies.
Drive the achievement of operational goals by contributing to strategic plans implementing action plans and supporting plant-wide improvement initiatives.
Set production priorities based on customer demand resource availability and equipment readiness.
Collaborate with production control to resolve scheduling issues and implement practical solutions.
Coordinate with cross-functional departments (maintenance engineering quality etc.) to maintain equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
Analyze and report on operational data and performance trends to inform decision-making and improvement efforts.
Build strong relationships across business sales and engineering to ensure service level expectations are met.
Champion safety compliance and workforce engagement on the shop floor.
Support joint initiatives and facility-wide communication strategies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Education
Associates Degree or equivalent relevant experience
5 years of experience direct supervision in Manufacturing
Forging or similar experience required
About AAM:
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier AAM designs engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Discover how were Bringing the Future Faster at .
AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age race color gender religion weight height marital status sexual orientation genetic history or information gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status national origin or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that Associates are treated equally during employment without regard to their age race color gender religion weight height marital status sexual orientation genetic history or information gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status national origin or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations please e-mail AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
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