Area Manufacturing Manager-Battery Pack Assembly

Jeffersonville · USD 141,700-268,300 · 5+ years experience · Remote · Posted Oct 7, 2026

At a glance

At Sustainable Talent, we build high-performing teams that match our clients' goals and values. We are partnering with a leading global automotive manufacturer to staff a brand-new battery pack assembly plant in Jeffersonville, Indiana. This is a rare chance to help build a greenfield operation from the ground up.
The Opportunity
As Area Manufacturing Manager, you will lead a battery pack assembly area at a greenfield site. You will build the people, processes and culture that make a new plant succeed. You will set and deliver performance goals, apply Lean Manufacturing principles, and use manufacturing execution systems (MES) and real-time data to improve operations. In partnership with other Area Managers and cross-functional teams, the Area Manager supports the standardized rollout and continuous improvements of Key Unifying Processes (KUP), represents the plant during launch, and develops employees and leaders through visible, inclusive leadership.
The role will start remotely, with the expectation that the candidate will later transition to onsite work in Jeffersonville, Indiana. During construction, you may attend onsite meetings or work from a temporary onsite office.

The Area Manufacturing Manager will lead a battery pack assembly area at a new greenfield automotive manufacturing site in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
This role involves building the people, processes, and culture from the ground up, utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles and real-time data to drive operational success.
The position begins remotely before transitioning to an on-site role at the plant.

Develop and deliver key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with department and business objectives.
Lead continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and change efforts to set and achieve manufacturing standards.
Utilize MES and real-time data to identify bottlenecks and implement lasting fixes.
Serve as a subject matter expert on standard operating processes and partner with other Area Managers on plant-wide rollouts.
Lead, motivate, and align diverse, multicultural teams while removing barriers to performance.
Spend regular time on the production floor applying Gemba principles to solve problems.
Build a culture grounded in the plant's vision, mission, and values.
Develop leaders and ensure employees receive necessary training, coaching, and support.
Represent the plant during launch, communicate status, and request support resources.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of manufacturing, engineering, or operations experience in leadership roles.
Track record of attracting, developing, and retaining high-performing teams.
Ability to communicate complex operational concepts to all levels of the organization.
Strong business acumen, project management skills, and financial literacy, including P&L understanding.
Emotionally intelligent, collaborative leadership style.
Ability to lead through complexity and ambiguity.
Flexibility to work standard, operating, and rotational schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Master's degree
5+ years of battery manufacturing experience
Experience succeeding amid high complexity, competing priorities, ambiguity, and conflict

Role starts remotely with a transition to on-site work in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
May require working from a temporary on-site office during construction.