Lean Production Manager – Operations Excellence

ContiTech; Halstead (KS); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ContiTech in Kansas is seeking a Plant Operations Leader to drive safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement in a high-performance environment. You will oversee department managers and production operators while empowering teams.

You will champion Lean manufacturing using 5S, standard work, TPM, Heijunka, and visual management, collaborate across HR, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance, and ensure ISO/OSHA compliance.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or related field.
• 3+ years of operations management in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong leadership and conflict-resolution skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Travel may be required to other plants; <10% travel.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate plant operations to achieve goals in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
• Drive performance metrics aligned with corporate and regional KPIs.
• Champion Continuous Improvement using 5S, Standard Work, TPM, Heijunka, Visual Management, and other Lean tools.
• Collaborate with HR, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance to ensure timely execution of objectives.
• Follow up on action items, and drive plant-wide accountability.
• Facilitate implementation of new processes, materials, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Provide clear communication and conflict resolution across shifts while reinforcing a positive culture.
• Coach and develop Value Stream Managers and support teams for optimal performance.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, OSHA, and company standards.

Conocimientos

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Cross-functional

MS Office

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

ContiTech in Kansas is seeking a Plant Operations Leader to drive safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement in a high-performance environment. You will oversee department managers and production operators while empowering teams.

You will champion Lean manufacturing using 5S, standard work, TPM, Heijunka, and visual management, collaborate across HR, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance, and ensure ISO/OSHA compliance.