ABOUT US
PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.
PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA.
At PHINIA, we Provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards.
Our Culture
PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously.
Career Opportunities
We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.
JOB PURPOSE
The Operation Manager is responsible for leading plant manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, volume, and cost objectives. This role drives operational excellence through strong leadership, Lean manufacturing practices, and continuous improvement, while ensuring stable daily execution, cross-functional collaboration, and the development of people and processes.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Job purpose
Coordinate plant manufacturing operations to ensure safety, people, quality, delivery/volume, and cost KPIs are defined and achieved, while leading continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve flow, and standardize processes.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead and manage the Production department to deliver daily operational execution and stable performance.
· Define, deploy, and regularly review operating plans and work strategies aligned with plant and PHINIA business priorities.
· Own departmental KPIs and drive measurable improvements through performance monitoring, problem-solving, and structured continuous improvement (e.g., quarterly projects, Shainin, Kaizen).
· Build and embed a Lean culture, including 5S, standardized work, daily management, and workplace organization across all subordinate areas.
· Plan and secure resources (headcount, skills, materials, and equipment) to ensure effective production operation; monitor current state and define/execute budget assumptions.
· Collaborate effectively with other departments, functions, and supporting locations to resolve constraints and deliver shared objectives.
· Drive continuous improvement initiatives for the plant processes and performance.
· Oversee the successful launch of new projects, product introductions, and engineering/process changes within the department, ensuring readiness and controlled implementation.
· Ensure compliance with legal, functional, and management system requirements as well as customer-specific requirements, including disciplined adherence to documented procedures.
· Ensure on-time fulfillment of customer requirements by maintaining schedule adherence, capacity alignment, and escalation/containment for risks to delivery.
· Define direction for employee development; coach, assess performance, and build organizational capability within the production organization.
· Maintain personal development and continuous learning, striving for excellence and role-modeling expected standards and behaviors.
· Know and comply with all requirements applicable to the role arising from certified management systems and other implemented standards.
What we’re looking for
· Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in an engineering/technical discipline.
· Min 5 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Operational supervisory role
· English proficiency at minimum C1 level (spoken and written).
· Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing with demonstrated hands-on experience (e.g., 5S, standard work, Kaizen).
· Strategic mindset with the ability to translate strategy into executable plans.
· Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
· Results-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
· Proven leadership: organize and prioritize work, plan resources, motivate teams, delegate effectively, and follow up on execution.
· Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
· High personal effectiveness, with a focus on efficiency and continuous improvement.
WHAT WE OFFER
We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value.
We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers
Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively
Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional
Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse
Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right
Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and driving results
SAFETY
You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance supporting the health and wellness of our employees!
We also believe employee health and safety is everyone’s responsibility. We encourage safety learning and collaboration to help employees understand and follow applicable safety policies, standards, and procedures and identify opportunities to minimize or eliminate risk. Work is expected to be conducted in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing incidents and illnesses, including attending all required safety meetings and trainings. It is expected that all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the direct manager, Human Resources, or Safety Representative.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
VISA SPONSORSHIP
PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis, in the country where the position is currently based.
NO UNAUTHORIZED REFERRALS FROM RECRUITERS & VENDORS
Please note that PHINIA does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to PHINIA will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.
GLOBAL TERMS OF USE AND PRIVACY STATEMENT
Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the geographical area where you are applying for employment, and review.
Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.
Career Scam Disclaimer:
PHINIA makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website. To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by PHINIA. Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. Job applicants are invited to contact PHINIA through PHINIA’s website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.
Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. Join us on this shared journey to a brighter tomorrow. For more information about PHINIA, please visit www.phinia.com.