Lean Manufacturing Production Manager

Knorr Bremse Group; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 117,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) plan

Vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Stock options

Job summary

Zelisko GmbH in Springfield, USA, seeks a Production Manager to lead and optimize all production activities, ensuring safe, cost-effective manufacturing while meeting quality and delivery targets. The role partners with Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, and other departments to drive operational excellence.

The successful candidate will develop high-performing teams, implement Lean initiatives, and manage schedules, budgets, and improvements to maximize OEE and manufacturing efficiency.

Qualifications

• Several years of leadership experience in production management within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of managing production teams and achieving targets.
• Experience in process optimization and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Develop and monitor production schedules aligned with demand.
• Drive productivity, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Maintenance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Production planning

People management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Lean Production or Production Management qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Zelisko GmbH in Springfield, USA, seeks a Production Manager to lead and optimize all production activities, ensuring safe, cost-effective manufacturing while meeting quality and delivery targets. The role partners with Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, and other departments to drive operational excellence.

The successful candidate will develop high-performing teams, implement Lean initiatives, and manage schedules, budgets, and improvements to maximize OEE and manufacturing efficiency.