Lean Production Team Lead

Pierce Manufacturing; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Company, is seeking a Production Supervisor in Wisconsin to lead manufacturing teams, drive on-time production, and champion 5S, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires guiding teams in both union and non-union environments and delivering performance feedback to develop staff.

The position emphasizes process improvements, root-cause analyses, and maintaining records while ensuring quality and safety standards across the line.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with three or more years of manufacturing experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree is a standout qualification as noted.

Responsibilities

• Lead 1-2 small or similar areas/processes within the production facility/line.
• Lead production team members in a union and/or non-union environment on the manufacturing process and provide daily support in troubleshooting issues.
• Provide performance feedback and appraisals to team members to guide their development.
• Educate and enforce quality, safety, and 5S standards and processes, and recommend changes as opportunities arise on production floor.
• Support maintenance, continuous improvement, and value stream projects that support the business and ensure the production schedule demands are met.
• Conduct root-cause analyses of manufacturing process to identify, define, and resolve problems and opportunities.
• Report and respond to product and process nonconformance issues.
• Implement and sustain 5S in work areas ensuring that tools and materials essential for the performance of the work are readily available.
• Responsible for changes needed in machines, processes, materials, and assembly. Champion process improvements and lead Kaizen events.
• Create value stream mapping and standard work.
• Accurately maintain company records and documents in accordance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Company, is seeking a Production Supervisor in Wisconsin to lead manufacturing teams, drive on-time production, and champion 5S, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires guiding teams in both union and non-union environments and delivering performance feedback to develop staff.

The position emphasizes process improvements, root-cause analyses, and maintaining records while ensuring quality and safety standards across the line.