Drive safety-focused Lean events related to process effectiveness and cost reduction.
Promote excellence in housekeeping, 5S and workplace organization.
Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing
Address and remove waste from the operation.
Develop processes and systems for continuous improvement.
Maintain quality performance through systems management and Lean principles.
Support and participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
Recommend and manage Lean events focused on
Safety.
Cycle time reduction.
Cost reduction.
Establish Lean events to improve housekeeping and reduce operational effort/cost.
Leadership, Employee Relations & Development
Partner with HR to develop and coach supervisors and other staff members
Lead, coach, and support supervisors in policy interpretation, labor relations, and operational performance
Interview and help select qualified employees
Ensure onboarding, departmental induction, and job training are completed effectively
Promote positive employee relations and maintain strong communication with employees
Provide ongoing performance assessment and feedback for supervisors and technical staff
Support employee involvement through
Frequent employee meetings
Problem-solving activities
Recognition programs
Information sharing
Delegation of responsibility
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with the Plant Leadership Team and other Operations managers
Communicate business unit performance, operational issues, and improvement activities
Maintain strong customer awareness and focus on delivering product that meets customer requirements
What Will Make You Successful
Strong safety leadership and commitment to plant safety culture
Ability to lead operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong organizational and operational decision-making skills
Proven ability to organize, implement, and sustain change initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and employees
Strong employee relations and conflict resolution capabilities
Ability to balance production, maintenance, quality, and operational priorities
Strong cross-functional collaboration and leadership skills
Ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
Strong customer-focused mindset
Ability to manage performance and accountability across a 24/7 operation
What Makes You Stand Out
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
3+ years of supervisory or manufacturing leadership experience
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma methodologies
Organizational development
Human resources practices
Experience leading Lean events and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong systems management and process improvement background
