Lean Manufacturing Team Lead: Safety & Quality

Accelera Staffing; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera Staffing in Mentor, Ohio is seeking a Production Team Lead to supervise daily manufacturing operations, drive safety, quality, and output, and mentor a diverse team. The role emphasizes lean methodology and continuous improvement to achieve targets, with strong focus on GMP documentation and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of supervisory experience, an Associate's degree or equivalent plus extensive industry experience, and familiarity with MRP/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and at least 8 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage diverse production teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily production workflows to ensure seamless communication and alignment across all shifts.
• Champion a safety-first culture by conducting regular audits, managing PPE compliance, and leading incident investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying waste and implementing kaizen activities to optimize process flow.
• Coach and develop team members through effective performance management, goal setting, and technical training.
• Maintain strict adherence to GMP and regulatory documentation standards.
• Monitor equipment status and process performance, responding immediately to any abnormalities to minimize downtime.
• Facilitate problem-solving sessions to improve key performance indicators related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Skills

Direct supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Lead, motivate and manage diverse team

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent + 8 years experience

Bachelor's degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Accelera Staffing in Mentor, Ohio is seeking a Production Team Lead to supervise daily manufacturing operations, drive safety, quality, and output, and mentor a diverse team. The role emphasizes lean methodology and continuous improvement to achieve targets, with strong focus on GMP documentation and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of supervisory experience, an Associate's degree or equivalent plus extensive industry experience, and familiarity with MRP/ERP systems.