2nd Shift Production Leader: Lean, Safety & Growth

ADP, Inc.; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k)

Professional Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

You will lead production teams, coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to ensure on-time delivery and continuous improvement across all processes. Strong leadership and CI experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience in fast-paced production environments preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or equivalent CI methods.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient with production planning systems (ERP/MRP).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• US work eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop production supervisors and staff.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to meet customer demands.
• Ensure production lines operate efficiently and minimize downtime.
• Promote a culture of safety per OSHA and company policies.
• Conduct safety audits and root-cause analyses.
• Ensure proper work procedures and training requirements.
• Partner with Quality to meet specifications and standards.
• Implement quality corrective actions for deviations.
• Monitor scrap, rework, and first-pass yield metrics.
• Lead Lean, 5S, and process-improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production data to improve throughput and reduce costs.
• Drive adoption of best practices and SOPs.
• Coach and mentor team members and conduct evaluations.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of production staff.
• Foster positive employee relations and maintain high morale.
• Monitor KPIs including productivity and delivery performance.
• Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to maintain staffing, materials, and equipment.
• Work with Maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure proactive maintenance.
• Recommend equipment upgrades or replacements.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Problem-solving

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

ERP/MRP

Job description

You will lead production teams, coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to ensure on-time delivery and continuous improvement across all processes. Strong leadership and CI experience are essential.