APU MANAGER (Autonomous Production Unit)

Job Description Job Title: APU Manager Global Title: APU Manager Location: Cadillac Department: Cementing Reports to: Plant Manager FLSA Status: Exempt SUMMARY: The APU Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of production within the assigned assembly area. This role ensures that operations meet quality, cost, and delivery targets while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and team development. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Participates in, understands, supports, and adheres to all Safety and Quality policies and requirements. Lead and manage daily operations of the surface prep area, ensuring production goals are met. Monitor and improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Logistics. Drive lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement activities. Ensure proper staffing, training, and development of team members. Maintain accurate production records and reports. Support implementation of new processes, equipment, and technologies. Promote a positive work environment and uphold company values. Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing or assembly operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. QUALIFICATIONS: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles. Effective communication and problem-solving abilities. Proficient in Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) - preferred Leadership or Supervisory Training Certification - preferred Valid Driver's License - required First Aid/CPR Certification - preferred SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct supervision of team leaders and production associates within the assigned department. COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient in Microsoft Office suites REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and process several abstract and concrete variables. Must be able to assess reasonableness of the analysis performed. As well as making decisions based off of the data given. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. About Us We are 40 000 men and women who meet the challenges faced by our automotive, aviation, defence and industry customers every day. Our passion for challenge and our enthusiasm encourage us to imagine, design and produce high performance and innovative fluid, sealing system and anti-vibration solutions. Working at Hutchinson means being curious about everything, contributing to the evolution of mobility and reducing carbon emissions. Join us and show what drives you! A French company with an international presence (25 countries): 170 years of history and passing on our know-how. 5 billion in turnover, with 5% invested in R&D. About the Team With the corporate office located in Auburn Hills, MI Hutchinson Fluid Management Systems, Inc., We design and produce the lines needed for all their car and truck fluid transfer systems. Our solutions enable them to manage their turbocharged air intake, engine cooling and fuel injection systems. We also provide the lines required for pollution control systems, such as particulate filters, blow-by and selective catalytic reduction (SCR), as well as assisted steering and air conditioning lines. Our manufacturing sites in the United States are located in Livingston, Tennessee. Hutchinson is a global leader in vibration control, fluid management and sealing technologies. With 40,000 employees in 25 countries, our main goal is guaranteeing the comfort and safety of all Hutchinson customers. Our innovations cover a wide variety of particularly demanding markets, from automotive and aerospace to defense, energy, rail and industry. Our teams can design customized materials and integrated solutions for each customer and our achievements in one market can be transferred to others through Hutchinson synergies.

Created: 2026-03-10