Lean Manufacturing Manager – Production & Team Lead

S&C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric Company in Chicago seeks an Assembly Manager to oversee operations and production processes, leading a team of supervisors and driving KPIs in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The role emphasizes strategy deployment, lean initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize performance and customer outcomes.

You will manage budgets, plan production, and report results to executive leadership while fostering continuous improvement and a high-performing, inclusive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline/engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated lean manufacturing leadership and KPI attainment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills across levels.

Responsibilities

• Health & safety compliance and a safe working environment.
• Quality management and driving product quality improvements.
• Strategy deployment and development of tactical/operational plans.
• Budget management and resource allocation to maximize ROI.
• Production planning, scheduling, and capacity management.
• Lead continuous improvement using lean principles.
• Regular reporting to upper management on production performance.

Skills

Production leadership

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Oracle HCM

Microsoft Office

Job description

S&C Electric Company in Chicago seeks an Assembly Manager to oversee operations and production processes, leading a team of supervisors and driving KPIs in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The role emphasizes strategy deployment, lean initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize performance and customer outcomes.

You will manage budgets, plan production, and report results to executive leadership while fostering continuous improvement and a high-performing, inclusive