Lean Production Supervisor - Lead & Improve Operations (Swing Shift)

NextDeavor; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDeavor is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations on a swing shift (10-hour shifts, Mon–Thu). You will supervise a manufacturing team, drive process stability, and partner with Engineering, HR, and cross-functional stakeholders to meet capacity plans and deliver quality and safety improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience, with strong Lean/Kaizen expertise and data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Materials Process Engineering.
• 3+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Lean/Kaizen experience and practical application.
• Ability to assess department health through data and observation.
• Proven ability to develop individuals and teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct day-to-day production activities in the assigned area.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members with development plans.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts and Kaizen events to reduce waste and costs.
• Develop standardized work and ensure process stability.
• Perform root cause analysis and coordinate corrective actions for quality issues.

Skills

Leadership

Lean/Kaizen

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Materials Process Engineering

Job description

NextDeavor is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations on a swing shift (10-hour shifts, Mon–Thu). You will supervise a manufacturing team, drive process stability, and partner with Engineering, HR, and cross-functional stakeholders to meet capacity plans and deliver quality and safety improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience, with strong Lean/Kaizen expertise and data-driven