Establish and sustain a culture focused on problem-solving, quality at the source, and employee empowerment
Deploy standardized work, implement countermeasures, and drive adherence to process discipline
Foster a positive, high-performing team environment grounded in accountability and engagement
Strategic Leadership & Talent Development
Design and direct the functional area, setting clear objectives aligned with company strategy
Select, coach, and develop high-performing teams; lead performance management, succession planning, and talent development efforts
Build and execute long-range staffing strategies to support operational growth and performance
Ensure robust training and cross-training programs are in place to maintain operational continuity
Performance Management & Execution
Utilize PDCA and Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) processes to drive measurable results across safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Establish visual management systems to ensure transparency and rapid issue identification
Execute Leader Standard Work to reinforce consistency and operational discipline
Business & Growth Initiatives
Develop and execute tactical and strategic improvement plans aligned with long-term business objectives
Lead and coordinate successful New Product Introductions (NPI) within operations
Partner in facility-level strategic planning and contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives
Drive best practice sharing and benchmarking across the organization
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations and/or lean management
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain
5+ years of hands-on Lean implementation experience
Lean, Operations, or Supply Chain certifications
Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems
Demonstrated expertise in flow, Kanban, and Plan for Every Part (PFEP) methodologies
Proven experience leading diverse, cross-functional teams
Key Competencies
Innovative Thinking: Challenges the status quo and drives breakthrough solutions
Problem Solving: Uses data and KPIs to implement sustainable improvements
Leadership & Coaching: Builds strong teams through coaching, collaboration, and accountability
Continuous Improvement Mindset: Focuses on process discipline and operational excellence
Execution Focus: Sets high standards and drives results through disciplined follow-through
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands for computer-based work
Occasional bending, reaching, or lifting up to 25 pounds
Up to 10% domestic travel
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
