Area Lead, Manufacturing Ops & Continuous Improvement

Voltage Manufacturing LLC; Timberlake (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltage is seeking a hands-on Area Lead to drive safety, quality, and production performance within a designated manufacturing area (Cutting/Prep, Crimping, Assembly, or Test/Final). You will lead a team of 20+ operators, own hourly output, quality and safety, and run daily stand-ups to meet targets.

You will train and onboard new operators, maintain cross-training, and coach for continuous improvement in yield, scrap reduction, and efficiency, partnering with Quality and Maintenance to sustain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience, with 1+ year in a lead or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated ability to train operators and drive quality improvements.
• Strong communication skills to lead meetings and hold teams accountable.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn SAP production systems.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles (5S, standard work, visual management).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 20+ production operators within an assigned process area.
• Own hourly production output, quality, and safety performance.
• Conduct daily stand-up meetings, review hourly production boards, and address gaps.
• Report daily performance to plant leadership against targets.
• Train and onboard new operators.
• Maintain cross-training and skills matrix for workforce flexibility.
• Coach team members to improve performance, quality and adherence to standards.
• Drive first-pass yield improvements and reduce scrap through root-cause problem-solving.
• Partner with Quality on defect investigations, containment, and corrective actions.
• Write and update standard work, visual aids, and operator instructions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization efforts.
• Execute SAP production confirmations (CO11N) and ensure accurate labor reporting.
• Monitor production metrics and ensure data accuracy.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to address equipment issues and downtime.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Team training

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Quality improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP CO11N

Computer literacy

Job description

Voltage is seeking a hands-on Area Lead to drive safety, quality, and production performance within a designated manufacturing area (Cutting/Prep, Crimping, Assembly, or Test/Final). You will lead a team of 20+ operators, own hourly output, quality and safety, and run daily stand-ups to meet targets.

You will train and onboard new operators, maintain cross-training, and coach for continuous improvement in yield, scrap reduction, and efficiency, partnering with Quality and Maintenance to sustain