Lean Production Lead – Assembly & Safety Champion

Nidec Conversion; California; On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Conversion seeks a Production Department Leader (PCS) to organize line production, meet schedules, control costs, and ensure quality. You will coordinate blue-collar teams, monitor hour absorption, and drive plant utilization while supporting Kaizen and 6S initiatives.

You will collaborate with quality and safety officers, implement continuous improvement, and verify compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Technical training in electro-mechanics is required (diploma of industrial technician or technical specialization).
• 2–3 years’ experience in personnel management in structured companies.

Responsibilities

• Organize assembly lines to guarantee deliveries in the production program.
• Monitor production KPIs and manage schedules, shifts, and training.
• Lead direct line personnel and manage polycompetence matrix.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Planning & organization

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication

Stress tolerance

Team motivation

Lean manufacturing

Education

Industrial technician diploma

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Nidec Conversion seeks a Production Department Leader (PCS) to organize line production, meet schedules, control costs, and ensure quality. You will coordinate blue-collar teams, monitor hour absorption, and drive plant utilization while supporting Kaizen and 6S initiatives.

You will collaborate with quality and safety officers, implement continuous improvement, and verify compliance with environmental and safety regulations.