Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Superintendent

Description

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide. We are currently searching for an Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Superintendent to join our team at our Sidney Plant in Sidney, OH.
What you will do:

• Develop and execute the plant’s CI road map and Lean Annual Plan in alignment with corporate goals
• Oversee daily production activities, ensuring timeliness, quality standards, and cost control
• Mentor and lead cross-functional CI teams, including Green and Yellow Belts
• Facilitate Kaizen events and “fresh eyes” reviews to identify and implement process enhancements
• Use Lean tools and statistical software (e.g., Minitab) to track, analyze, and report production and CI metrics
• Maintain CI documentation and oversee timely administration of the Auria Production System
• Train staff in Lean principles, SOP’s, and best practices to ensure consistency and compliance
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Procurement teams to maximize equipment reliability and uptime
• Monitor budgets, inventory, and resource usage to support efficient operations
• Enforce safety standards and ensure regulatory compliance across the facility
• Communicate effectively across all organizational levels to drive alignment and engagement
• Support CI activities in sister plants and promote best-practice sharing enterprise-wide
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning in response to evolving production demands

What you will gain as a part of the Auria Team:

• An opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental and vision plan. As well as voluntary benefits.
• Fertility Benefits available for those enrolled in our medical plan for financial support of treatment options
• Parental Leave and Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits for salaried employees
• Tuition Reimbursement available for eligible employees to continue education
• Auria matches 50% of your contributions up to 8%, for a maximum Auria match of 4%
• Salary Continuation & Long Term Disability (LTD)

 What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline or equivalent experience

Travel Requirements: Limited travel (including overnight travel) may be necessary   Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Proven, effective, and consistent leadership skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communications
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, just-in-time, team-oriented environment
• Working knowledge of the TS16949 and ISO14001 standards
• Must be available to work a flexible work schedule, across three shifts and including the weekends
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing setting
• Demonstrated ability to lead effectively and consistently
• Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, and multitasking abilities
• Flexible availability across three shifts and weekends

When applying to Auria positions, you will be taken to our career site (careers.auriasolutions.com) to apply directly with us even through external job boards. Auria utilizes an in depth interview process and will extend offers to successful candidates only at the completion of our process. Auria reminds all candidates that we will never ask for sensitive financial information throughout our process. We remind all candidates to take caution with any position that they are applying or when engaging with recruiters.