Finishing Operations Lead – Lean & Quality

Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures, Inc.; Scott City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Finishing Supervisor will lead our finishing team, ensuring efficiency across finishing operations and that products meet quality standards, schedules, and safety protocols. This role requires strong leadership, mastery of manufacturing techniques, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The position collaborates with managers to support business objectives and participate in Lean initiatives to improve operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in final assembly, painting, or manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience in a supervisory or leadership position.
• Lean Manufacturing experience and/or exposure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and Leadership: Lead and motivate a diverse team comprised of front-line manufacturing staff, machine operators, and production leaders.
• Production Planning: Plan and follow production schedules to meet business targets and deadlines, coordinating with other departments as necessary.
• Quality Control: Ensure that all production products and processes meet quality standards and specifications, conducting inspections and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Process Optimization: Be an active participant of the Lean Manufacturing team with regular participation in Kaizen improvements; identify areas to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Training and Development: Offer thorough training to new hires and current employees on Schaefer's Quality Management System documentation; foster consistency and safety.
• Safety Compliance: Promote a culture of safety awareness; enforce safety protocols and address safety concerns or violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization & detail

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Manufacturing

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Supervisory or leadership experience

Lean Manufacturing experience (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Finishing Supervisor will lead our finishing team, ensuring efficiency across finishing operations and that products meet quality standards, schedules, and safety protocols. This role requires strong leadership, mastery of manufacturing techniques, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The position collaborates with managers to support business objectives and participate in Lean initiatives to improve operational effectiveness.