Lean Production Lead | Safety, Quality & Efficiency

Dayton-Phoenix Group; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton-Phoenix Group is seeking a production supervisor to directly lead and coordinate the activities of production associates in our Dayton facility. You will drive safety, quality and productivity by guiding a team, interpreting policies, and maintaining records to meet departmental goals.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience and an Associates degree, with a focus on Lean Manufacturing principles.

Qualifications

• Be detail-oriented and thorough in completing tasks.
• Identify complex problems and evaluate options with others.
• Demonstrate professional written and verbal communication.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and positive attitude.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Know safety and security procedures and equipment use.
• Open to change with strong organizational/time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Directly leads and coordinates the activities of production associates.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to improve safety, quality and productivity within the department.
• Assist in the interpretation of company policies to promote and enforce safety regulations.
• Lead department in a manner that creates a positive working environment for all employees.
• Oversee plans to motivate and achieve departmental goals.
• Responsible for product quality to specifications and for all production processes within the department.
• Responsible for workload planning of direct reports.
• Understand and apply ISO Quality System Standards.
• Assist in the interpretation of specifications, blueprints, and job orders/schedules and assigns responsibilities.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
• Analyze and resolve work problems, or assists in solving work problems.
• Maintain time and production records as required.
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Responsible for inventory accuracy within department.
• Report scrap, hold tag, daily production, appraisals, disciplines and other required documents in a timely manner.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organiser's policies, labor agreement and applicable laws

Skills

Attention to detail

Complex problem solving

Professional communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Safety procedures

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Associates degree from a two year college or technical school preferred

3 to 5 years related experience and/or education, training considered equivalent

Job description

Dayton-Phoenix Group is seeking a production supervisor to directly lead and coordinate the activities of production associates in our Dayton facility. You will drive safety, quality and productivity by guiding a team, interpreting policies, and maintaining records to meet departmental goals.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience and an Associates degree, with a focus on Lean Manufacturing principles.