About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Program Details

This is a field-based, direct-entry management development program (typical duration: ~12 months) that prepares Site Manager in Training (MIT) candidates to become fully autonomous Site Managers. The program is hands-on and travel-intensive; MITs will be deployed to active manufacturing/service locations and will rotate across the client’s network under regional mentorship.

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Work Location & Mobility Expectations

• This role is field-based and requires frequent travel and temporary assignments to multiple service locations across states.
• MITs should be prepared to spend multiple consecutive weeks on assignment and to relocate to an assigned permanent service location upon successful program completion if required by the client.
• Geographic flexibility and the ability to drive for company/customer business are required.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Interview, onboard, coach and manage team members (direct, indirect, and contractors).
• Monitor team performance and implement improvement plans where needed.
• Run operating rhythms and leadership cadences (e.g., weekly Level 10 meetings).
• Enforce client policies, procedures and quality expectations at assigned locations.
• Apply quality management systems and tools (ISO, TS 16949, AIAG Core Tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
• Conduct supplier and part audits; assess compliance with quality standards and material flow.
• Lead root cause analyses and corrective action plans for customer quality issues.
• Provide technical support and guidance to service location and customer teams.
• Identify process improvements and opportunities to reduce cost and improve reliability.
• Document audits, issues, contacts and supplier information in software systems.
• Maintain strong cross-functional relationships with engineering, quality, logistics, procurement and production teams.
• Identify potential business leads and support growth at assigned locations.
• Demonstrate independent decision-making and require minimal supervision.

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Education, Experience & Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following paths:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business (Operations/Supply Chain), or a related field; OR
• Skilled trades certification (CQT, CQE, or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years of direct manufacturing or automotive quality experience; OR
• Quality or automotive professional (Quality Manager, Quality Engineer, Program Manager, or similar) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (formal degree not required).

Additional required attributes:

• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with smartphones, tablets, computers, web-based applications, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Willingness to meet client and service-location requirements (e.g., health/safety training, vaccination status where applicable).

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Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (majority of the workday); frequent bending, stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs (in accordance with OSHA guidance).
• Manual dexterity for use of tools and measurement devices; keen eyesight for quality inspection.
• Comfortable working in varying temperatures and noise levels common in manufacturing environments.
• Flexibility to work additional hours or occasional mandatory overtime when required.

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Employment type listed: Contract, Part-time.
• Pay (as listed by client): $65,000 per year.
• This role is a training/probationary position; continued placement and promotion depend on meeting training milestones and business needs.

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Keywords & Relevant Skills (for applicants)

• Site Manager in Training, MIT
• Field-based manufacturing quality
• ISO / TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA
• Root cause analysis, corrective action
• Site management trainee, travel-intensive role

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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