Lean Production Manager: Safety, Quality & Team Leadership

Everidge; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Everidge in Greeneville, TN is seeking a Production Supervisor to coordinate hourly and salaried staff across manufacturing processes. The role emphasizes safety, schedule adherence, and cost-effective production in a high-output environment.

The successful candidate will lead production planning, apply lean methods, and drive continuous improvement while mentoring teams and supporting maintenance initiatives to keep equipment and processes reliable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures.
• Minimum 3 years in supervisors/management position.
• Training in Lean Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production activities for hourly employees and related salaried staff insuring all manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Maintain a culture of safety awareness and safe working practices
• Maintain Production Schedules and Quality Standards
• Ensure effective utilization of MRP system throughout process
• Recognize and solve problems affecting production, quality, safety and productivity.
• Apply the tools of Lean Manufacturing
• Minimize attrition through effective hiring and coaching practices.
• Foster a culture of empowerment so that all levels of employees are engaged in continuous improvement activities.
• Help implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs. Make recommendations for facilities and equipment when necessary.
• Incorporate shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel.
• Provide direction, development and leadership to production employees through performance management tools

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Everidge in Greeneville, TN is seeking a Production Supervisor to coordinate hourly and salaried staff across manufacturing processes. The role emphasizes safety, schedule adherence, and cost-effective production in a high-output environment.

The successful candidate will lead production planning, apply lean methods, and drive continuous improvement while mentoring teams and supporting maintenance initiatives to keep equipment and processes reliable.