3rd Shift Lean Production Supervisor

NIDEC Defense Group; Lexington (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NIDEC Defense Group in the United States seeks a Manufacturing Production Supervisor to coordinate a production area, supervise daily activities, and ensure on-time, quality output for internal and external customers. You will align schedules and staffing to maximize productivity and meet production goals.

This role drives safety, lean initiatives, and continuous improvement through Lean and Six Sigma methods.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years as a manufacturing production supervisor preferably in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Customer focused
• Ability to work effectively in a cross functional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise daily production activities to meet volume, cost, and quality standards.
• Plan work schedules, staffing, and production sequences to maximize productivity.
• Implement safety and housekeeping standards using 1+5s principles.
• Lead and support the company’s Quality Management System.
• Train, develop, and evaluate employees and coordinate cross-functional activities.
• Identify production issues and drive continuous improvement using lean and six sigma methods.
• Read production reports and schedules to determine requirements and evaluate production performance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Education

Associate Degree or equivalent

Job description

NIDEC Defense Group in the United States seeks a Manufacturing Production Supervisor to coordinate a production area, supervise daily activities, and ensure on-time, quality output for internal and external customers. You will align schedules and staffing to maximize productivity and meet production goals.

This role drives safety, lean initiatives, and continuous improvement through Lean and Six Sigma methods.