Lean Operations Manager – Batch Production Lead (On-Site)

Flint Group; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) plan with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Flint Group is seeking an Operations Manager for our West Chester, OH site. The role leads daily production, drives continuous improvement, and scales operations in a fast-paced batch environment.

You will develop people, implement lean systems, and oversee safety, quality, and efficiency. Candidates should have hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a proven track record in lean manufacturing principles.

Qualifications

• Experience in batch processing industries such as chemicals, coatings, or inks preferred.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, 5S, visual management, and root cause analysis.
• Demonstrated success building teams, systems, and structure in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations to meet safety, quality, throughput, and cost goals
• Implement standardized processes, visual controls, and KPI tracking
• Champion a lean manufacturing mindset; identify and eliminate waste in all forms
• Coordinate maintenance needs with external vendors; ensure preventative tasks are completed
• Coach and develop frontline supervisors and production teams; drive engagement and accountability
• Ensure timely and accurate batch ticket closure and raw material reconciliation
• Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, quality, and leadership to meet customer commitments
• Foster a culture of safety, consistency, and operational discipline

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Visual management

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Team building

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Flint Group is seeking an Operations Manager for our West Chester, OH site. The role leads daily production, drives continuous improvement, and scales operations in a fast-paced batch environment.

You will develop people, implement lean systems, and oversee safety, quality, and efficiency. Candidates should have hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a proven track record in lean manufacturing principles.