Lead a High-Impact Filtration Value Stream

Filtration Group; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Filtration Group is seeking a Global Filter Value Stream Leader based in Cedar Rapids, IA to guide production technicians and drive safety, quality, and efficiency across manufacturing lines. The role demands strong leadership, hands-on coaching, and a focus on continuous improvement within a high-purity environment.

The ideal candidate will bring manufacturing experience, attention to detail, and a bias for action, working with supervisors to optimize materials, labor, and processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow instructions provided on work orders and work packs.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Must be able to perform basic math calculations.
• Must work in a clean atmosphere producing multiple lines of high purity process filtration products.
• Must work in a positive, dynamic environment with emphasis on teamwork and quality.
• Must practice excellent personal hygiene on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead point of contact for supporting Production Technicians with production activities and equipment operation to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency of outcomes.
• Train and coach Production Technicians on best manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
• Lead by example through daily activities focused on improving quality, productivity, and team cohesion.
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors to prioritize production activities daily.
• Ensure priority, expedited requests are completed and delivered to shipping within the timeline.
• Support Production Supervisors by ensuring materials and labor are used effectively to achieve optimal production.
• Deploy work activities to Production Technicians to produce quality finished products within standards.
• Assemble process filtration products to specified product specs and safely operate equipment.

Skills

Reading tape measure

Basic math

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Hygiene

Safety mindset

Bias for action

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Filtration Group is seeking a Global Filter Value Stream Leader based in Cedar Rapids, IA to guide production technicians and drive safety, quality, and efficiency across manufacturing lines. The role demands strong leadership, hands-on coaching, and a focus on continuous improvement within a high-purity environment.

The ideal candidate will bring manufacturing experience, attention to detail, and a bias for action, working with supervisors to optimize materials, labor, and processes.