First Shift Lean Production Leader

Vermeer; Pella (IA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Vermeer is seeking a first-shift team leader to supervise and develop a manufacturing team. You will oversee production, quality, scheduling, and costs, while driving lean initiatives and continuous improvement to meet customer expectations and improve safety metrics.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with manufacturing experience and strong leadership, with Spanish language skills preferred. On-site work in Pella, IA is expected, with occasional travel.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree with >1 year manufacturing experience or >5 years manufacturing experience.
• Continuous improvement experience preferred; understanding lean principles.
• Ability to own workforce planning including staffing, cross-training, and schedule optimization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise, organize, mentor and coach assigned team members in performance of their duties while influencing others to carry the Vermeer culture forward.
• Manage all aspects of assigned area including, but not limited to, projects, production, costs, scheduling, shipping, receiving and quality.
• Drive root cause problem solving to address vendor, supplier and customer issues concerning quality and delivery.
• Lead the development and implementation of lean principles and continuous improvement projects to improve cost, quality, and safety standards for assigned area.
• Ensure safety and accountability of team members in assigned area. Ensure execution of countermeasures to meet Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Scorecard requirements.
• Manage required documentation to meet Vermeer internal and external regulations.
• Encourage team member development and engagement. Create an environment for team members to learn and grow.

Conocimientos

People leadership

Lean principles

Continuous improvement

Manufacturing knowledge

Communication

Spanish language

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

Vermeer is seeking a first-shift team leader to supervise and develop a manufacturing team. You will oversee production, quality, scheduling, and costs, while driving lean initiatives and continuous improvement to meet customer expectations and improve safety metrics.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with manufacturing experience and strong leadership, with Spanish language skills preferred. On-site work in Pella, IA is expected, with occasional travel.