Job Description
Position Overview Ready to accelerate your career in the automotive industry?
We’re looking for a
Manufacturing Operations Leader to join our dynamic production team. In this role, you’ll support daily manufacturing operations, help ensure top performance across Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery, and contribute to building high-quality automotive products that move the world.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals eager to learn the foundations of production management, gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced automotive environment, and grow into future leadership roles. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals who will mentor and guide you as you develop your technical, operational, and leadership skills.
Responsibilities - Support daily production operations to meet goals for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
- Assist supervisors and team leaders in coordinating production schedules, materials, and resources.
- Monitor workflow and help identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and ensure smooth operations.
- Contribute to problem-solving and root cause analysis activities to resolve production issues.
- Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards and company safety procedures.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as lean manufacturing projects or process optimization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support successful product launches and process changes.
Minimum Requirements - Bachelor’s degree
- At least 6 years of production/manufacturing experience
- 1 year lead experience
OR
- Master’s degree
- At least 4 years of production/manufacturing experience
- 1 year lead experience
OR
- At least 8 years of production/manufacturing experience
- 1 year lead experience
Additional Requirements - Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
Desired Skills - Proven experience in automotive manufacturing, operations management, or industrial production.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to stay organized, adaptable, and focused in a high-speed manufacturing setting.
- Experience with lean principles, quality systems, and safety standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
- Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or operations is a plus.
Benefits And Compensation We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.
For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience.
You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at
Company Overview ABOUT TRATON With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.
About International From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International trucks and engines and IC Bus school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit
- International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.
EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@International.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.
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