Lean Production Lead - Safety, Quality & Efficiency

Mauser Packaging Solutions; Homerville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a designated production team, drive safety, quality and efficiency, and meet customer expectations.

You will direct frontline employees, coordinate with other departments, monitor KPIs, and promote lean practices such as 5S to improve performance.

The role requires a bachelor's in engineering or operations, 3 years of supervisory experience, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management.
• 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification a plus.
• Experience in Lean environments and continuous improvement.
• Self-directed team player with strong problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and training to accomplish production objectives across Safety, Quality, Production, Packaging, and Maintenance.
• Coordinates production activities with other departments to achieve goals in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensures shift coverage and monitors performance; coordinates payroll-related hours.
• Establishes and tracks shift KPIs for safety, quality, and production standards.
• Enters production data to measure KPIs around efficiencies, downtime, inventory and productivity.
• Promotes shop floor organization (5S) and leads start-up meetings.
• Directs maintenance to troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform preventive maintenance.
• Promotes cost efficiency by minimizing downtime and overtime.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Self-directed

Flexibility

Team player

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management

Job description

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a designated production team, drive safety, quality and efficiency, and meet customer expectations.

You will direct frontline employees, coordinate with other departments, monitor KPIs, and promote lean practices such as 5S to improve performance.

The role requires a bachelor's in engineering or operations, 3 years of supervisory experience, and a commitment to continuous improvement.