Production Manager, Interiors & Sub Assembly
Torrance, CA, USA
Req #121
Thursday, April 10, 2025
About Singer We are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 in pursuit of bespoke restorations.
Position Summary
Under direct leadership, the Production Manager, Interiors & Sub Assembly is responsible for ensuring that Singer vehicles are manufactured and delivered at required production volumes within manufacturing, delivery, quality, and cost requirements in a manger that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.” Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role leads the frontline team that builds Singer’s cars that shape and represent the Restored, Reimagined, Reborn product experience.
This position is onsite in Torrance, CA and the team works Monday-Friday from 5am-1:30pm.
Essential Functions:
Oversees all aspects of the Singer vehicle Sub Assembly and Interior departments and leads a team of 80 supervisors, leads, and automotive technicians
Working with the Director of Operations, this role translates the accelerated business growth and increased production goals to the frontline assembly and electronics teams by effectively hiring, onboarding, managing the productivity of, and building a high performing team of 100+ automotive and production professionals
Manages the Sub Assembly and Interiors departments, responsible for production of Singer Production
Ensures all team members are appropriately equipped and trained to safely perform their required daily tasks
Manages meeting the current sub assembly, interiors and electronics production capacity and their expansion and seamlessly transitions and ramps up all operations into newly leased Torrance plant
Actively leads the Sub Assembly and Interiors teams to achieve production milestones per the operating plan and scalability to achieve long range business objectives
Manages production labor cost rates at or below operating plan
Implements lean manufacturing principles to ensure efficient manufacturing best practices
Creates a safe working environment and ensures workplace safety best practices
Demonstrates leadership by working in a cross-functional team environment with other functional groups to achieve company-wide goals
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required Education/Experience
High school graduate or equivalent
Eight (8) plus years of leadership and technician experience in automotive manufacturing
Experience leading teams in a fast-paced flexible automotive shop environment
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Automotive Lean or Six Sigma manufacturing
Experience within luxury automotive industry or equivalent brand industry preferred
Automotive certifications highly valued
Ten (10) years of experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing
Prior experience in rapid growth business environment
Skills/Abilities and Attributes:
Strong data analytics, presentation, and reporting experience with the ability to generate and present information to the organization, including the creation of accurate metrics and narratives describing operating results, root cause analysis for problems, and opportunities for improvement
Knowledge of basic computer skills, including MS Office Suite
Effective written and verbal communications skills; ability to express ideas clearly and actively listen to others
Team oriented, with a strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to meet multiple deadlines
Excellent time management with an ability to balance multiple projects and timelines
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and collaborative skills with the ability to prioritize efficiently and effectively within and across departments
Ability to adapt within a constantly changing environment
Ability to work independently and efficiently
High attention to detail
Positive attitude, high energy, thrives under pressure and strong work ethic
Compensation The starting salary range for this position is between $111,400-139,600. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
BenefitsSinger employees in the US enjoy generous paid time off, low-cost health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, Snap-On tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company.
Equal Employment OpportunityWe are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.
Other details
Pay Type
Salary
Min Hiring Rate
$111,400.00
Max Hiring Rate
$139,600.00
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