Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.

Operations

• Lead the deployment of Lean/Operational Excellence strategies across the plant
• Ensure alignment of plant processes with corporate goals for operational excellence and Lean manufacturing
• Champion Lean principles including Waste Reduction, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and Six Sigma
• Conduct workshops, training, and mentoring to develop Lean capabilities among plant teams
• Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities through data analysis and process evaluations
• Schedule and execute Kaizen Events; teach and coach teams on setting up, executing, and following up on Kaizen events
• Drive initiatives that eliminate waste, improve quality, and optimize costs
• Engage plant leadership and staff to foster innovation and adaptability
• Manage resistance to change by demonstrating the value of new practices and processes
• Develop KPIs to track progress against strategic goals and Lean initiatives
• Present performance updates and improvement outcomes to stakeholders
• Partner with engineering, finance, production, quality, and supply chain teams
• Liaise between corporate and plant-level teams to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans
• Ensure process changes comply with regulatory and safety standards
• Promote a safe working environment through Lean practices

Operational Excellence Lead

Procurement

• Lead purchasing projects and initiatives focused on cost reduction, supplier performance, logistics, quality, and operational improvements
• Analyze purchasing spend, cost data, market conditions, supplier risks, and other business information to identify improvement and savings opportunities
• Develop project plans, define milestones and target outcomes, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress through completion
• Partner with Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and other functional teams to implement approved projects
• Support Commodity Managers with purchasing initiatives, supplier issues, negotiations, and problem-solving activities
• Present business cases, savings opportunities, project status, and implementation plans to Purchasing and Operations leadership
• Track and communicate project progress, risks, actions, and results to management and stakeholders
• Coordinate project teams and provide direction to team members as needed
• Support tactical purchasing activities, including supplier setup, pricing changes, cost increases/decreases, supplier delivery escalations, and annual pricing updates
• Participate in supplier negotiations, contract reviews, bid evaluations, and purchasing policy development
• Review purchase orders, supplier claims, contracts, and related documentation for compliance
• Participate in developing and reviewing specifications for equipment, products, materials, and alternative sources
• Prepare bid recommendations and supporting analysis for Purchasing Management approval
• Ensure project documentation, findings, and implementation plans are accurate, accessible, and communicated
• Support program launches and approved purchasing initiatives across applicable CVG locations
• Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives
• Serve as an informal team leader when needed

Purchasing Project Buyer

• Lead and develop a team of procurement professionals
• Drive enterprise indirect sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations
• Establish procurement policies, procedures, and governance standards
• Own supplier relationship management and executive business reviews
• Deliver annual cost savings and operational improvement targets
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Engineering, HR, IT, and business leaders
• Monitor supplier performance, risk, quality, and delivery metrics
• Provide executive reporting and procurement KPI dashboards
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Lead continuous improvement and digital procurement initiatives

Indirect Strategic Sourcing Manager

Mechanical Engineer

• Serve as the primary technical contact for assigned customers
• Respond to customer inquiries, analyze requirements, and provide wire harness design and manufacturability guidance
• Lead customer discovery, requirements clarification, engineering reviews, and project scoping discussions
• Support sales pre-award activities by reviewing specifications, preparing technical proposals, and estimating material/design feasibility
• Translate customer requirements into internal engineering documentation, drawings, and wiring harness assembly specifications
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing engineering, and quality teams on cost-effective, manufacturable, compliant solutions
• Support design validation, prototype builds, engineering change management, pre-production trials, and launch readiness
• Identify design feasibility, material, space, and electrical performance risks and propose mitigations
• Troubleshoot harness design, assembly, installation, durability, and system integration issues
• Coordinate cross-functional resolution of customer issues through timely closure
• Prepare presentations, design reviews, and technical summaries
• Maintain project documentation, engineering records, customer communications, change requests, and issue tracking
• Provide internal training and briefings on customer design expectations
• Recommend design standardization, material substitutions, and process improvements
• Stay current with automotive electrical system standards, industry trends, and emerging component technologies

Operational Excellence Lead

Purchasing Project Buyer

Indirect Strategic Sourcing Manager

Wire Harness Design Engineer