Kaizen-Driven Production Team Lead

Futaba North America Group; Vincennes (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Futaba Indiana of America is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and monitor a group of team members on the manufacturing floor, directing day-to-day production activities and training staff to meet daily goals and overall efficiency.

The role requires troubleshooting basic equipment, supporting Kaizen initiatives, enforcing safety and ISO/IATF standards, and coaching employees across shifts. Strong communication and independent motivation are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Able to communicate with all levels of the facility.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Directs the day-to-day production activities of the team.
• Conducts training to team members in his/her assigned area.
• Empowers team to meet daily production goals/overall efficiency.
• Performs production work when manning is low or builds are under efficiency.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical issues with equipment and elevate to maintenance, if necessary.
• Willingness to learn to operate all cells/presses/mobile equipment in designated area.
• Inspect parts for defects and elevates to Quality for assistance, if necessary.
• Promotes Kaizen activities to improve processes and procedures.
• Creates and implements countermeasures for abnormalities or defects.
• Provides direction and guidance for all team members.
• Must be able to be rotated in all team leader positions within the facility.
• Understands the Strengths and Weakness of Team Members and be able to coach and lead progressive discipline.
• Must be able to speak to, and report out to FMDS boards and current conditions within their designated areas.
• Organizing tasks and setting goals.
• Upholding the vision of the company and department and have got working relationships with support groups.
• Solving problems and resolving conflicts.
• Implement/maintain applicable management systems, processes, monitors, and continually improve its results.
• Ensures that the facility is in compliance with federal, state, and local environmental requirements.
• Must be able to identify and provide a control plan for applicable compliance obligations.
• Must be able to identify and provide control plan for applicable compliance obligations.
• Must ensure the safety of work assignments and workspaces, assign safety training related to hazards, provide safety procedures and equipment, correctly identify hazards.
• Look into causes and follow ups of incidents and take action to prevent similar incidents and discuss safety in regular meetings and performance reviews.
• Follow, Lead and Comply with ISO 14001 regulations and IATF compliance(s).
• Other job duties as assigned

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Organizational Support

Safety

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or higher

Equivalent work experience may be considered

Job description

Futaba Indiana of America is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and monitor a group of team members on the manufacturing floor, directing day-to-day production activities and training staff to meet daily goals and overall efficiency.

The role requires troubleshooting basic equipment, supporting Kaizen initiatives, enforcing safety and ISO/IATF standards, and coaching employees across shifts. Strong communication and independent motivation are essential.