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Job Posting Title

Production Coordinator

Job Description Summary

AAM is searching for a Production Coordinator to join our team! This position will be based out of our Oxford Forge facility in Oxford, MI.

As a Production Coordinator, you will oversee daily operations across 8 production lines, ensuring that safety, quality, and productivity standards are consistently met. Leading a team of approximately 78 production associates—including 3 shift supervisors—this role is critical in driving operational excellence through production oversight, changeover tracking, process improvement, 5S implementation, tool organization, and employee training and development.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills in a manufacturing and forging environment, with advanced proficiency of ERP/MES systems (Plex preferred), along with experience in leading changeovers and 5S initiatives.

Job Description

If you meet most of the criteria and believe your experience can contribute to AAM, we encourage you to apply. You don't need to possess experience in every single duty listed below—we know great talent comes in many forms!

• Lead a team of shift supervisors and production associates across 8 lines.

• Ensure production goals align with plant safety, quality, and output expectations.

• Analyze top downtime issues using Plex data and floor observations.

• Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance to develop and implement standardized changeover processes.

• Review and communicate daily critical production metrics.

• Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly 5S tasks are executed consistently.

• Implement and manage an individual toolbox system for each production cell.

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual audits of toolboxes at both individual and line levels.

• Partner with HR to design and maintain a structured career growth system and training program.

• Track associate training, certifications, and skill assessments in coordination with HR and supervisors.

• Mentor team leads and associates to develop technical capabilities and leadership skills.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Changeover practices.

• Proficiency using MES/ERP systems. 

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.