Manufacturing Floor Lead

Accelera; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Texas seeks a Manufacturing Floor Lead to oversee daily production workflows, maximize output, and ensure quality. This role leads continuous improvement initiatives and mentors a high-performing team to meet ambitious targets.

Candidates have 3–5 years in manufacturing, 1–2 years in supervision, strong KPI reporting, OSHA/LOTO knowledge, and familiarity with ERP (SAP). Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment.
• 1–2 years of direct team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong proficiency in operational metrics, KPI management, and production reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects.
• Solid understanding of OSHA safety standards and LOTO procedures.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily production activities to maximize output efficiency while maintaining strict quality control standards.
• Champion a culture of safety by enforcing rigorous EHS protocols and conducting proactive incident prevention training.
• Utilize root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies to resolve operational bottlenecks.
• Manage production data accuracy within ERP systems to track KPIs, material utilization, and scrap rates.
• Coordinate equipment changeovers and maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and optimize line performance.
• Coach and develop team members, fostering an environment of accountability and professional growth.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards to ensure a clean, organized, and compliant manufacturing environment.

Skills

Team leadership

KPI management

Root cause analysis

OSHA/LOTO knowledge

ERP data management

Continuous improvement

SAP

Lean manufacturing

Extrusion/plastic manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

As a Manufacturing Floor Lead, you will oversee daily production workflows to ensure high-quality output and operational excellence. You will serve as a key leader in driving continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining rigorous safety standards, and mentoring a high-performing production team to meet ambitious manufacturing targets.

As a Manufacturing Floor Lead, you will oversee daily production workflows to ensure high-quality output and operational excellence. You will serve as a key leader in driving continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining rigorous safety standards, and mentoring a high-performing production team to meet ambitious manufacturing targets.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily production activities to maximize output efficiency while maintaining strict quality control standards.
• Champion a culture of safety by enforcing rigorous EHS protocols and conducting proactive incident prevention training.
• Utilize root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies to resolve operational bottlenecks.
• Manage production data accuracy within ERP systems to track KPIs, material utilization, and scrap rates.
• Coordinate equipment changeovers and maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and optimize line performance.
• Coach and develop team members, fostering an environment of accountability and professional growth.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards to ensure a clean, organized, and compliant manufacturing environment.

Required Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment.
• 1–2 years of direct team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong proficiency in operational metrics, KPI management, and production reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects.
• Solid understanding of OSHA safety standards and LOTO procedures.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with extrusion processes or plastic manufacturing.
• Technical proficiency in SAP or similar enterprise resource planning software.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles or Kaizen methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical or management field.