Lean Production Leader — Growth & Excellence

Michael Page International Inc.; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits plan

Career growth opportunities

Access to high level management

401K match

Job summary

Michael Page International Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Leader in Massachusetts to drive performance across production teams in a regulated environment.

You will lead, coach, and develop staff to meet quality, delivery, and productivity targets while partnering with engineering, quality, and supply chain to resolve issues and improve processes. The role emphasizes Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, KPI-driven management, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams in regulated or complex manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Ability to lead teams, influence change, and drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Cross-functional collaboration to resolve operational challenges and improve performance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production teams to achieve quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
• Drive daily manufacturing performance through KPI reviews, visual management tools, and accountability measures.
• Optimize staffing, labor utilization, and production schedules to meet customer demand while minimizing overtime.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Identify manufacturing variances and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives that drive measurable efficiency gains.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, documentation requirements, and company quality standards.
• Manage employee performance, training programs, performance reviews, hiring activities, and workforce development.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Michael Page International Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Leader in Massachusetts to drive performance across production teams in a regulated environment.

You will lead, coach, and develop staff to meet quality, delivery, and productivity targets while partnering with engineering, quality, and supply chain to resolve issues and improve processes. The role emphasizes Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, KPI-driven management, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.