Lean Manufacturing Production Lead

PowerSecure, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerSecure, Inc. in Durham, NC is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader to oversee three or more work centers and lead cross-functional projects that improve safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will ensure compliance with MoMs and MAIs while driving cost-saving and continuous improvement opportunities. The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing, leadership experience, and strong proficiency with ERP systems and technical drawings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred or 5+ years’ experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the assembly of electrical switchgear and/or power generation equipment.
• 4+ years of leadership and/or supervisory experience.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certified, or actively pursuing.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, assembly drawings, operational manuals, safety rules, and standardized work instructions.
• Proficient in ERP systems used in manufacturing environments (IFS, SAP, Oracle preferred).
• Drives safety, quality, and productivity improvement initiatives across assigned production areas.
• Experience with electrical switchgear and/or electrical power generation equipment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads multiple manufacturing disciplines and work centers to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Proficient in ERP systems used in manufacturing environments (IFS, SAP, Oracle preferred).
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, assembly drawings, operational manuals, safety rules, and standardized work instructions.
• Analyzes production data and prepares reports to communicate performance versus goals (safety, quality, delivery, labor).
• Drives safety, quality, and productivity improvement initiatives across assigned production areas.
• Applies corrective and preventive action (CAPA) best practices to address quality, delivery, and operational issues.
• Leads manufacturing projects and cross-functional initiatives to close performance gaps and deliver timely results.
• Interfaces with Engineering to resolve design issues and minimize production disruptions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP Systems

Technical Drawings

CAPA

Leadership

Data Analysis

Microsoft Office

Production Scheduling

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

IFS

SAP

Oracle

Job description

PowerSecure, Inc. in Durham, NC is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader to oversee three or more work centers and lead cross-functional projects that improve safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will ensure compliance with MoMs and MAIs while driving cost-saving and continuous improvement opportunities. The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing, leadership experience, and strong proficiency with ERP systems and technical drawings.