Job Title – Manager, Line Delivery / Automotive Experience
Location: Blythewood, South Carolina (100% Onsite – Relocation Assistance Available)
Industry: Automotive
Job Category: Manufacturing – Production

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Manager, Line Delivery to lead and oversee all inhouse logistics operations supporting Assembly production. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for ensuring sequenced parts are delivered safely, accurately, and on time to support uninterrupted high-volume automotive manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Just-in-Time (JIT) and Just-in-Sequence (JIS) logistics operations within a high-volume automotive assembly environment, along with proven leadership experience managing large multi-shift teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing automotive manufacturer focused on revolutionizing the electric pickup truck and rugged SUV marketplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, develop, and manage the Inhouse Logistics Operations Team responsible for:
  • Parts sequencing
  • Line feeding
  • Internal material flow
  • Production support logistics for Assembly operations
• Lead a large operational workforce consisting of:
  • Approximately 200 blue-collar employees across 3 shifts
  • Around 20 logistics specialists and support staff
• Ensure uninterrupted production support by delivering sequenced parts safely, accurately, and on time to the production line
• Oversee and optimize:
  • Line feeding operations
  • Supermarkets and staging areas
  • Internal transport systems including:
    • Tuggers
    • AGVs
    • Forklifts
  • Flow of full containers and empties
• Develop, implement, and improve logistics processes related to:
  • Sequencing
  • Material flow
  • Internal transport
  • Production supply strategies
• Plan and optimize:
  • Tugger routes
  • Material flow routes
  • Internal transport concepts
• Ensure operational readiness and uptime of logistics equipment through:
  • Emergency concepts
  • Preventive maintenance programs
  • Repair and recovery strategies
• Maintain and enforce all safety, environmental, and operational compliance standards
• Support recruiting, training, workforce planning, and performance management for both direct and outsourced personnel
• Coordinate annual and permanent inventory activities within the assigned operational area
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support production targets

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 10+ years of professional experience in logistics or production operations within the automotive industry
• 3+ years of leadership experience in an operational manufacturing environment
• Strong experience in high-volume automotive assembly operations
• Proven experience with:
  • Just-in-Time (JIT) logistics
  • Just-in-Sequence (JIS) delivery
  • Line feeding operations
  • Sequencing operations
  • Internal material flow management
• Experience managing:
  • Supermarkets and staging areas
  • Internal transport systems
  • Full container and empty container flow
• Demonstrated ability to lead large multi-shift teams of 200+ employees
• Strong process development and continuous improvement experience
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience launching or scaling new automotive manufacturing operations
• Experience with AGV systems and advanced internal logistics automation
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience developing logistics standards, SOPs, and operational workflows