Lean Production Manager: Drive Safety, Efficiency & Growth

O'Neal Manufacturing Services; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and Dental Insurance

401k Match

Training and Development Opportunities

Safety Bonus Incentive

Job summary

O’Neal Manufacturing Services (OMS Greensboro) is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, focusing on lean practices, safety, and efficiency. The role oversees scheduling, equipment maintenance, and staff development to deliver high-quality fabrications on time.

You will work in a high-paced environment requiring strong organizational skills, ERP proficiency, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. This position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Production Supervisor overseeing material handling, processing fabrication, maintenance, scheduling, and safety.
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook.
• Experience with ERP system required.
• Able to work in a high-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• 2- or 4-year degree Business Administration, Engineering or Industrial Management, or equivalent experience.
• Speak conversational English.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist as needed to justify and initiate capital expenditure requests and requests for employee additions and replacements.
• Recruit, interview and select warehouse and delivery personnel; ensure employee development through training and delegation of responsibility; assist employees in career planning.
• Analyze and initiate efforts to control expenses; operate the plant with a high emphasis on safety and accident prevention; conduct or attend monthly safety meetings.
• Initiate employee counseling or disciplinary sessions where appropriate to maintain order, safety, quality, housekeeping, and productivity.
• Develop and implement procedures designed to improve plant operations.
• Conduct annual performance and wage/salary reviews; ensure subordinates manage their reviews with high performance recognition.
• Review and approve expenses related to plant operation; explore opportunities for expense reduction.
• Supervise the development and implementation of work schedules for supervisors, warehouse and delivery personnel.
• Educate subordinate employees on district operating policies and procedures.
• Respond to periodic requests for information from management and corporate functions.
• Encourage innovative solutions to problems to increase district growth and profitability.
• Monitor maintenance of plant and equipment; support preventive maintenance program.
• Suggest changes in plant layout and design; apply Lean Manufacturing to equipment improvements.
• Monitor effectiveness of shipping and receiving operations and drive efficiency in scheduling and utilization.
• Monitor utilization of plant equipment, rolling stock and manpower in a lean environment.
• Ensure compliance with O'Neal quality policies and manual.
• Encourage reduction of processing, shipping and delivery errors; monitor quality of outputs.
• Promote housekeeping and obtain necessary permits and licenses for operation.
• Promote a safe, positive environment and train supervisory personnel in these techniques.
• Ensure OSHA and EPA standards compliance.

Skills

Production supervision

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

ERP system

Lean Manufacturing

English (conversational)

Education

2- or 4-year degree Business Administration, Engineering or Industrial Management, or equivalent experience

Speak conversational English

Job description

O’Neal Manufacturing Services (OMS Greensboro) is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, focusing on lean practices, safety, and efficiency. The role oversees scheduling, equipment maintenance, and staff development to deliver high-quality fabrications on time.

You will work in a high-paced environment requiring strong organizational skills, ERP proficiency, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. This position offers competitive pay and benefits.