Area Manager - Lean Operations & Continuous Improvement

Lozier; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus potential

PTO plus paid holidays

401(k) with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance Program

Career Development Programs

Casual dress

Relocation benefits available

Flex Fridays Monday thru Friday, on-s​

Job summary

Lozier is seeking an Area Manager to oversee daily operations of a designated production area, drive SQDCM objectives, and lead supervisors and production teams with a focus on continuous improvement.

You will coach staff, manage schedules, monitor KPIs like OEE and downtime, enforce safety and quality standards, and collaborate across functions to optimize labor and equipment usage in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in warehouse or manufacturing, with supervisory experience.
• Experience leading teams and driving SQDCM improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop supervisors and production staff to meet targets.
• Monitor safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale (SQDCM) in area.
• Coach teams to apply lean methods and root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate with support departments to optimize resources.
• Analyze KPIs like OEE, downtime, and scrap for improvements.
• Ensure training and regulatory compliance are current.
• Drive continuous improvement and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Lean manufacturing

SCADA data analysis

Problem solving

ERP/MES

Quality standards

APQP

Team coaching

Education

Associate degree in manufacturing/industrial engineering

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lozier is seeking an Area Manager to oversee daily operations of a designated production area, drive SQDCM objectives, and lead supervisors and production teams with a focus on continuous improvement.

You will coach staff, manage schedules, monitor KPIs like OEE and downtime, enforce safety and quality standards, and collaborate across functions to optimize labor and equipment usage in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.