Hands-On Production Team Lead – Lean & Quality

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmillier Companies Inc. in Kansas City, KS, is seeking a Production Group Leader to directly lead daily production operations on the floor. The role involves operating equipment, setting up machines, troubleshooting, and driving safety, quality, and productivity goals.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of manufacturing experience, prior leadership, and mechanical aptitude. Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate degree or technical training is preferred.
• 3+ years of manufacturing or production experience is required.
• Previous leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with machine set-ups are preferred.
• Basic computer, math, and forklift skills are preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate on the production floor and support daily production activities to minimize downtime.
• Lead, train, and support production team members to meet daily goals; promote teamwork and safety.
• Monitor schedules and ensure quality standards; address production issues with corrective actions.
• Enforce safety procedures and support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Maintain production records and communicate key information with maintenance, quality, and logistics teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

ERP systems

Forklift

Job description

Barry-Wehmillier Companies Inc. in Kansas City, KS, is seeking a Production Group Leader to directly lead daily production operations on the floor. The role involves operating equipment, setting up machines, troubleshooting, and driving safety, quality, and productivity goals.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of manufacturing experience, prior leadership, and mechanical aptitude. Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential in this fast-paced environment.