Lean Production Leader – Safety, Quality & Growth

Bil-Jax Haulotte; Archbold (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Haulotte North America Manufacturing LLC in Archbold, Ohio is seeking a Production Manager to lead all manufacturing operations for aerial work platforms, drive Lean initiatives, and deliver on safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

You will lead supervisors and employees, coordinate across functions, and collaborate with Haulotte's global network to share best practices and standardize processes in a low-volume, high-mix plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leadership and people development, Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence.
• Production Planning and Scheduling, Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis.
• Strategic Thinking and Change Management, strong communication and collaboration.
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets are achieved.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain the Master Production Schedule while ensuring resources are aligned with business requirements.
• Optimize the utilization of labor, materials, equipment, and plant capacity.
• Coordinate activities across Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Human Resources.
• Monitor operational performance through KPIs and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing deployments and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and sustain standards, visual management, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, team leaders, and production employees.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Production Planning

Scheduling

Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis

Strategic Thinking

Change Management

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Matrix Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Haulotte North America Manufacturing LLC in Archbold, Ohio is seeking a Production Manager to lead all manufacturing operations for aerial work platforms, drive Lean initiatives, and deliver on safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

You will lead supervisors and employees, coordinate across functions, and collaborate with Haulotte's global network to share best practices and standardize processes in a low-volume, high-mix plant.