Lean Value-Stream Production Lead

States Manufacturing Corporation; Dayton (MN); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 125.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

States Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Production Manager to oversee a product family value stream, drive lean initiatives, and improve production processes. You will work across engineering, quality, supply chain, and maintenance to ensure efficient flow, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires leading a diverse team, applying Kaizen and standard work, and using data to guide daily management and strategic planning.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in manufacturing with cross-functional leadership.
• Proven lean manufacturing in high-mix, low-volume environments.
• ERP/MRP experience and data-driven decision making.
• Strong analytical, communication, and team-building skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead value stream operations and meet production, delivery, cost, and quality targets.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure process flow.
• Apply lean principles; lead root-cause analysis, Kaizen, standard work, and performance reviews.
• Lead a diverse team of supervisors and operators; drive accountability and engagement.
• Monitor KPIs: safety, throughput, first-pass yield, on-time delivery, inventory turns, labor efficiency.
• Participate in site-level planning and initiatives to scale operations with excellence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Data-Driven

Communication

Problem Solving

Planning & Prioritization

Change Management

Safety

Quality Focus

Operational Excellence

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Ferramentas

ERP/MRP systems

Manufacturing Dashboards

Vantage

SharePoint

Descrição da vaga

States Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Production Manager to oversee a product family value stream, drive lean initiatives, and improve production processes. You will work across engineering, quality, supply chain, and maintenance to ensure efficient flow, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires leading a diverse team, applying Kaizen and standard work, and using data to guide daily management and strategic planning.