2nd Shift Lean Production Lead

States Manufacturing Corporation; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

States Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Production Superintendent for 2nd Shift in Waco, Texas. This role is responsible for overseeing and improving a production value stream by implementing lean manufacturing principles while driving operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will lead a diverse team, collaborate across departments, and utilize data-driven decisions to meet production and quality targets.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree, 7+ years in manufacturing, and proven success in lean practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, including leading cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated success implementing lean practices in high-mix, low-volume environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and team-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all activities within the assigned value stream.
• Collaborate closely with departments to ensure process flow.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to improve the value stream.

Skills

Leadership & Team Development

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

Analytical & Data-Driven Decision Making

Communication & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Problem-Solving & Root-Cause Analysis

Planning, Organization & Prioritization

Change Management & Process Discipline

Safety & Quality Focus

Operational Excellence Mindset

Ability to Drive Results in Fast-Paced Environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Lean tools (Kanban, SMED, 5S, Kaizen, A3)

PDM software (Vantage, SharePoint)

Job description

States Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Production Superintendent for 2nd Shift in Waco, Texas. This role is responsible for overseeing and improving a production value stream by implementing lean manufacturing principles while driving operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will lead a diverse team, collaborate across departments, and utilize data-driven decisions to meet production and quality targets.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree, 7+ years in manufacturing, and proven success in lean practices.