Manufacturing Kaizen Leader — Ops, Safety & Lean Improvement

Boyd; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd in Grand Rapids (MI) is seeking a Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations, emphasizing safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will lead a team across shifts, drive Kaizen events, and coordinate with engineering, scheduling, and maintenance to optimize product flow and on-time shipping.

The role requires a degree in a related field and a proven track record in lean manufacturing, data-driven decision making, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Engineering, or Lean Manufacturing is required.
• Proven leadership and continuous improvement mindset.
• Data-driven problem solving and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience leading Kaizen events and process improvements.
• Proficiency with MS Office and PC use.

Responsibilities

• Lead a safety culture and ensure hazard elimination.
• Drive continuous improvement using data to improve quality and throughput.
• Conduct Kaizen events to foster improvement culture.
• Improve product cost via labor, process, and material efficiency.
• Ensure team meets or exceeds KPIs and maintains SOPs.

Skills

Leadership

Kaizen events

Data driven

Problem solving

MS Office

Communication

Education

Degree in Business, Engineering, or Lean Manufacturing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Boyd in Grand Rapids (MI) is seeking a Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations, emphasizing safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will lead a team across shifts, drive Kaizen events, and coordinate with engineering, scheduling, and maintenance to optimize product flow and on-time shipping.

The role requires a degree in a related field and a proven track record in lean manufacturing, data-driven decision making, and leadership.