Manufacturing Production Leader, Manager

You know the moment. It’s the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying “hello.” It’s in these moments that sound matters most. 

At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We’ve dedicated ourselves to improving it for more than 60 years. And we’re passionate down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical.

Job Description

The Manufacturing Production Leader is responsible for overseeing the entire site production process including supply chain, manufacturing, scheduling, inventory control, and quality. This leader ensures the plant meets safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement goals. As the site’s top executive, this role plays a pivotal role in developing a high-performance culture aligned with company values, customer expectations, and Lean manufacturing principles.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Management

• Lead daily operations to ensure efficient and cost-effective manufacturing processes.
• Develop and implement production plans and schedules to meet customer demand.
• Oversee materials management, warehousing, and logistics to ensure timely delivery.
• Drive throughput improvements while maintaining targets.

Quality Management

• Ensure the highest product quality standards are maintained.
• Implement and monitor quality systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or other applicable industry standards).
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Promote a quality-first culture across the site.

Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as the senior-most leader on-site, accountable for overall plant performance.
• Develop and mentor a strong leadership team across all departments.
• Align plant objectives with corporate strategic goals.
• Champion continuous improvement and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives.

EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety)

• Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Foster a safe working environment and zero-injury culture.
• Support the implementation of safety programs, audits, and training initiatives.

Financial and KPI Management

• Develop, manage, and control plant budgets and cost structures.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, yield, scrap, delivery, etc.
• Identify and drive cost savings and productivity improvement opportunities.

Customer & Supplier Interface

• Act as a key point of contact for customer visits, audits, and relationships.
• Collaborate with supply chain and procurement to ensure supplier quality and reliability.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership, with 5+ years in plant or site management.
• Strong background in quality management systems, lean manufacturing, and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional team management and people development.
• Experience working in high-mix production environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Six Sigma Certification (Green/Black Belt)
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE etc.)
• Familiarity with global supply chain operations
• Change management and organizational development skills
• Experience implementing new MRP/ERP systems
• Experience in circuit boards, sheet metal forming, painting, printing, silk screening and hand assembly

Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking & Execution
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Results-Driven and Customer-Focused
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Crisis Management and Problem-Solving

Compensation for this role for a candidate based in Binghamton, NY to be between $122,800.00 AND $148,600.00. Actual pay may be higher or lower depending on geographic locations, skills, experience, and other factors permitted by law. This role is also eligible to receive a bonus, which is not guaranteed and may be based on individual and company performance. 

Bose is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. The EEOC’s “Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal” Poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Please include "Application Accommodation Request" in the subject of the email.

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.