Lean Production Leader — Path to Plant Leadership

Jobot; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Lean initiatives

Internal promotion

Autonomy on site

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Production Manager in Lexington, KY to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations focused on molding, curing, finishing, and material flow. You will drive production schedules, monitor performance, and coordinate with Planning, Purchasing, Shipping, and Maintenance to maximize output.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong Lean knowledge, and excellent communication to foster teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading production teams in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling and manufacturing operations.
• Proven leadership experience driving productivity and employee engagement.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations, including molding, curing, finishing, and material flow.
• Develop and execute production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor production performance, downtime, scrap, and labor efficiency.
• Coordinate with Planning, Purchasing, Shipping, and Maintenance to maximize production output.
• Ensure equipment and labor resources are utilized efficiently.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Production Leadership

Team leadership

Production scheduling

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Mold tooling oversight

Job description

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Production Manager in Lexington, KY to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations focused on molding, curing, finishing, and material flow. You will drive production schedules, monitor performance, and coordinate with Planning, Purchasing, Shipping, and Maintenance to maximize output.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong Lean knowledge, and excellent communication to foster teamwork and continuous improvement.