Job Description

Job Description

What You’ll Do

Lead from the Floor

• Spend most of your day with your team on the production floor, actively observing and engaging.
• Model safe work practices, coach employees, and foster accountability.
• Conduct daily Gemba walks to uncover challenges, provide support, and recognize team achievements.

Drive Continuous Improvement

• Champion Lean practices and a culture of problem-solving.
• Lead Kaizen events and use visual management tools to track and communicate progress.
• Identify and eliminate waste, increase efficiency, and strengthen product quality.

Manage Operations & Labor

• Oversee daily production schedules and staffing to meet delivery commitments.
• Monitor KPIs—safety, quality, productivity, and cost—and act decisively when performance slips.
• Partner with HR and recruiting to maintain staffing levels and address performance or attendance issues.

Develop and Support Your Team

• Provide consistent coaching, feedback, and development opportunities.
• Encourage cross-training, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Recognize achievement while addressing underperformance constructively.

Champion Safety and Compliance

• Promote a proactive safety culture through audits, training, and daily reinforcement.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, policies, and procedures.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing (Lean/CI experience strongly preferred).
• A proven record of leading from the floor, balancing people engagement with process focus.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Experience managing KPIs and using metrics to improve performance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• A results-driven leader who thrives in fast-paced, hands-on environments.

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