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SENIOR MANAGER, AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING NEW MODEL & SALES

Express Employment Professionals -
London, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$120,000 - $140,000 a year
3 days ago

Qualifications

Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Financial forecasting
Competitive pricing
Cost accounting analysis
New product introduction engineering projects
Customer relationship building
Managing sales strategy or development teams
Manufacturing budget management
Contract management experience in manufacturing
Manufacturing facility experience
Mechanical drawings
Managing engineering teams
Cost analysis
Customer relationship management
Design engineering
Contracts
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Production management
Product design
Managing manufacturing teams
Productivity software
Sales leadership
Financial forecasting analysis
Managing product quality assurance teams
Manufacturing company experience
Program budgeting
Cross-functional communication
Quality control experience within automotive industry
Senior leadership
Terms and conditions negotiation

Full Job Description

Senior Manager, Automotive Manufacturing – New Model Development & Sales

Location: London, Ohio
Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 per year

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Automotive Manufacturing – New Model Development & Sales to lead new product development, strategic sales initiatives, customer relationships, and quality assurance efforts within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing new model launches, developing business growth strategies, managing key customer accounts, and driving operational excellence from concept through mass production.

The ideal candidate is an innovative, results-driven leader with extensive experience in automotive manufacturing, product development, engineering collaboration, customer negotiations, and cross-functional team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Lead and oversee the New Model Development, Sales, Design Engineering, and Quality Assurance teams.
Establish department objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and strategic business plans.
Coach, mentor, and develop managers and team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Monitor departmental performance and implement process improvements that support organizational goals.

New Model Development

Direct all phases of new product development from concept through production launch.
Develop strategic plans to achieve customer launch schedules, production readiness, and profitability targets.
Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and production teams to ensure successful program execution.
Lead technical discussions related to new product introductions, engineering changes, and manufacturing feasibility.

Sales & Customer Relations

Build and maintain long-term relationships with automotive customers and strategic business partners.
Lead contract negotiations, pricing discussions, and commercial agreements for new programs.
Identify opportunities for business growth through new customer development and expansion of existing accounts.
Develop pricing strategies that support profitability while remaining competitive within the automotive industry.

Quality & Product Performance

Oversee quality planning, product validation, and reliability testing for new product launches.
Ensure compliance with customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards.
Monitor warranty performance, customer feedback, and quality metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.

Financial & Operational Management

Develop and manage departmental budgets.
Monitor program profitability, manufacturing costs, and financial performance.
Lead cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.
Support annual business planning, forecasting, and long-term strategic growth initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to support product launches and production readiness.
Promote Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure projects remain on schedule while meeting customer expectations and business objectives.

Leadership & Compliance

Ensure compliance with company policies, quality systems, safety standards, and customer requirements.
Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development initiatives.
Promote teamwork, innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.
Perform additional leadership responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
Minimum of 15 years of automotive manufacturing experience, including product development, design engineering, production, customer relations, negotiations, and quality assurance.
Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience managing engineering, manufacturing, sales, or quality organizations.
Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and new product introduction (NPI).
Demonstrated experience managing customer relationships, contracts, pricing strategies, and negotiations.
Experience leading cross-functional teams in high-volume manufacturing environments.
Strong financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis experience.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and presentation skills.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers.
Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and IATF 16949 quality systems.
Experience with product validation, laboratory testing, and reliability engineering.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Project Management certification is a plus.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in office, manufacturing, and laboratory environments.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and inspect manufacturing operations as needed.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Willingness to travel domestically and occasionally overnight for customer meetings, supplier visits, training, and project support.

Work Environment

Manufacturing facility located in London, Ohio.
Combination of office, manufacturing, and laboratory responsibilities.
Fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment supporting new product launches and customer programs.
Exposure to manufacturing equipment, testing equipment, moderate noise levels, and chemicals requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Occasional overtime may be required to support customer deadlines and production schedules.

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Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

New Model Development

Sales & Customer Relations

Quality & Product Performance

Financial & Operational Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Leadership & Compliance

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