Lean Production Manager - Industrial Operations Lead

BWAY; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a senior operations professional to lead manufacturing and maintenance efforts at our Conroe, TX site. You will drive lean initiatives, oversee safety and quality programs, and coordinate with planning and operations to meet production schedules.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in operations/engineering/process improvement, experience with Lean tools, and injection molding expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or operations management; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7–10 years in operations, maintenance, engineering or process improvement, including team leadership.
• Experience in a Lean environment.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is a plus.
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment.
• Must have injection molding experience.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in safety and quality management programs.
• Applies Lean manufacturing practices (Six Sigma, FMEA, 8D) to drive improvements.
• Prepares and reviews production, safety and quality reports.
• Develops action plans with team members for issue resolution.
• Implements improvements for cost reduction, quality assurance and production.
• Directs developmental or experimental activities.
• Collaborates with staff to address production issues using problem-solving tools.
• Monitors KPIs to ensure alignment with departmental goals.
• Coordinates production schedules with Planning and Operations.
• Ensures coverage for vacancies to maintain schedules.
• Interfaces with customers and suppliers as needed.
• Implements preventative maintenance and maintenance planning.
• Ensures cycle times meet throughput objectives.
• Trains employees on safety, quality, and production.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

FMEA

8D Problem Analysis

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Injection Molding

Job description

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a senior operations professional to lead manufacturing and maintenance efforts at our Conroe, TX site. You will drive lean initiatives, oversee safety and quality programs, and coordinate with planning and operations to meet production schedules.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in operations/engineering/process improvement, experience with Lean tools, and injection molding expertise.