Lean Operations Lead – Production & Greenhouse

Green Circle Growers; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Circle Growers in Oberlin, Ohio is seeking an Operations Lead to oversee production and greenhouse activities. You will work with the Supervisor, Assistant Plant Manager, and Plant Manager to plan work orders, schedules, and production flow across multiple areas.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, data analysis via NAV and Microsoft Teams, and the development of crew leaders to maintain throughput and quality under LEAN guidelines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Ability to input, retrieve and analyze data using Microsoft Teams and NAV.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on commitment to getting the job done in a safe manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong developmental people skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute Operations plan put in place by Manager / Supervisor.
• Produce a quality product following Operations SOP / Guidelines.
• Train and develop crew leaders to successfully complete quality operations following the BOM through NAV paperwork.
• Manage and maintain throughput standard rates.
• Learn, delegate, and maintain a LEAN process.
• Must be able to direct and rotate the workforce and recognize problem areas to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Maintain the use of hour-by-hour boards.
• Communicate your solution to the Supervisor when production rates are not being met.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Training & development

Tools

NAV

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Green Circle Growers in Oberlin, Ohio is seeking an Operations Lead to oversee production and greenhouse activities. You will work with the Supervisor, Assistant Plant Manager, and Plant Manager to plan work orders, schedules, and production flow across multiple areas.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, data analysis via NAV and Microsoft Teams, and the development of crew leaders to maintain throughput and quality under LEAN guidelines in a fast-paced environment.