Step into the shift as a frontline operations leader
Your day starts with a quick walk of the floor—greeting operators in English and Spanish, reviewing overnight KPIs, and leading a safety huddle. You align the production schedule, assign work, and verify that every station is set up to meet quality expectations. Throughout the day, you monitor throughput, tackle bottlenecks, and keep downtime to a minimum. When issues surface, you jump in—coaching team members, coordinating quick fixes, and partnering with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain to keep product moving.
Between runs, you reinforce standard work, deliver targeted training, and use Lean tools to remove waste. You make sure procedures are followed, documentation is accurate, and safety is never compromised. By shift end, you’ve balanced people, process, and performance—closing the loop with feedback and planning the next cycle of improvements.
What you will lead
- Guide and coach production teams to hit safety, quality, productivity, and attendance targets.
- Execute daily schedules efficiently while maintaining stringent quality standards.
- Champion a safety-first culture by enforcing policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Track performance, troubleshoot operational challenges, and implement timely solutions to reduce downtime.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain to maintain seamless flow.
- Develop people and processes through training, performance feedback, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's in Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or related field preferred.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required.
- Minimum of 4 years in manufacturing or production, including at least 1 year in a leadership, supervisory, or team lead role.
- Strong knowledge of production processes, equipment operation, and manufacturing safety standards.
- Proven ability to lead teams, set priorities, solve problems, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with production management systems, quality standards, and continuous improvement methods (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) preferred.
Tools and competencies you bring
- Manufacturing Instruction (MI)
- Supervisory Experience
- OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
- Production Optimization
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Operational Metrics & KPI Management
- Operational Risk Management
- Workplace Safety & EHS Management
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment