2nd-Shift Production Manager: Lean, Kaizen & KPI Leader

Philips Recruiting; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips Recruiting seeks a senior manufacturing leader for a 2nd shift role in Warren, MI. The candidate will manage salaried and hourly teams, oversee daily production, and drive continuous improvement to meet cost and quality targets.

The role requires a strong Lean mindset with Kaizen experience, proven ability to mentor staff, and a track record of achieving KPI-driven performance in high-volume environments.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of overall manufacturing experience with proven team leadership.
• Kaizen certification and strong knowledge of JIT manufacturing principles.
• Experience with quality systems, root cause analysis, and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop salaried and hourly manufacturing teams.
• Drive KPIs and optimize operational performance.
• Implement continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives.

Skills

Management experience

Manufacturing experience

Team leadership

KPIs

Operational performance

Communication

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Cost management

Kaizen

Quality systems

Root cause analysis

JIT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field

Job description

Philips Recruiting seeks a senior manufacturing leader for a 2nd shift role in Warren, MI. The candidate will manage salaried and hourly teams, oversee daily production, and drive continuous improvement to meet cost and quality targets.

The role requires a strong Lean mindset with Kaizen experience, proven ability to mentor staff, and a track record of achieving KPI-driven performance in high-volume environments.