2nd Shift Production Lead — Lean & Continuous Improvement

Ultra Maritime; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

Paid holidays

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

HSA contributions

Insurance benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ultra Maritime is seeking a Production/Operations Supervisor to oversee a designated value stream. You will lead a team, manage daily operations, and implement Lean/Agile practices to optimize processes and deliver high-quality products.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and a focus on safety and efficiency. Responsibilities include monitoring KPIs, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring production schedules and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience leading teams in fast-paced manufacturing or operations.
• Familiarity with Lean or Agile methodologies and continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team within the value stream.
• Oversee daily operations and production schedules.
• Apply Lean/Agile methods to optimize processes.
• Identify improvement opportunities and drive changes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and safety.
• Collaborate with quality assurance to meet standards.
• Monitor KPIs and report production performance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean / Agile

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Operations Management or related field

Job description

Ultra Maritime is seeking a Production/Operations Supervisor to oversee a designated value stream. You will lead a team, manage daily operations, and implement Lean/Agile practices to optimize processes and deliver high-quality products.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and a focus on safety and efficiency. Responsibilities include monitoring KPIs, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring production schedules and quality standards are met.