Hands-On Production Leader: Lean Manufacturing & Team Growth

Jobot; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career advancement path

Internal promotion opportunities

Long-term growth in manufacturing

Employee development program

Autonomous leadership role

Lean initiatives focus

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced industrial facility in Lexington, KY. You will oversee molding, curing, finishing, and material flow while driving efficiency, quality, and safety.

This leadership role focuses on team development and continuous improvement on the production floor. The position offers growth toward Plant Manager or Operations Manager with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Hands-on experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling and operations.
• Proven leadership driving productivity and employee engagement.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations, including molding, curing, finishing, and material flow.
• Develop and execute production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor production performance, downtime, scrap, and labor efficiency.
• Coordinate with Planning, Purchasing, Shipping, and Maintenance to maximize output.
• Ensure equipment and labor resources are utilized efficiently.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production employees and Mold Technicians.
• Establish performance expectations and promote accountability.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and retain top manufacturing talent.
• Foster a positive culture centered on teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Lead Lean initiatives and implement standard work.
• Analyze production metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Engineering to improve tooling, molds, and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and work with Quality to resolve defects.
• Maintain accurate production reporting and documentation.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Oversee manufacturing equipment operation and tooling; coordinate preventive maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Production scheduling

Communication

Job description

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced industrial facility in Lexington, KY. You will oversee molding, curing, finishing, and material flow while driving efficiency, quality, and safety.

This leadership role focuses on team development and continuous improvement on the production floor. The position offers growth toward Plant Manager or Operations Manager with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.