Production Lead - Lansing Area
$57,000–$84,000 year
On-siteLansing, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Oversee daily production activities to meet output targets and quality standards while training, mentoring, and supervising team members to ensure adherence to safety protocols. Implement standard operating procedures to optimize efficiency, conduct regular quality checks to maintain product integrity, and collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to troubleshoot equipment issues. Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods, coordinate with planning for timely replenishment, and generate production reports to analyze key performance indicators for continuous improvement. This role requires 5+ years of manufacturing experience with 2+ in leadership, proficiency in ERP/MES software, and a strong understanding of lean principles. Based in Lansing, MI, with a salary range of $57,000 - $84,000.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing production
- at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team
- Strong understanding of production processes
- Lean manufacturing principles
- continuous improvement methodologies
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- ability to make data-driven decisions
- optimize production efficiency
- quality
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in using manufacturing software
- ERP
- MES
- relevant production planning tools
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Six Sigma
- Lean manufacturing methodologies
- OSHA 30-hour certification
- Proficiency in a second language, particularly Spanish
- Demonstrated ability to train and mentor junior production staff
- Experience with ERP systems like SAP
- Experience with ERP systems like Oracle
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