Manufacturing Lead: Lean Ops, Safety & Quality

Basic American Foods; Rexburg (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Basic American Foods in Rexburg, ID seeks a Lead Manufacturing Specialist to supervise production, enforce safety and food safety practices, and drive efficient operations. You will model leadership, manage line performance with daily metrics, and lead staff with training plans.

The role emphasizes lean concepts and active involvement in continuous improvement projects. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in industrial/manufacturing engineering and 3–5 years in a lead role (or 5+ years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial/manufacturing engineering.
• 3-5 years manufacturing lead experience, or 5+ years in leadership without degree.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and food safety, model safe workplace behaviors.
• Lead line performance using daily metrics and staff guidance.
• Drive continuous improvement with lean manufacturing concepts.
• Manage staff training, 1:1 meetings, and shift communications.
• Coordinate site security audits and emergency response readiness.
• Improve processes using lean tools and value-added projects.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial/manufacturing engineering

3-5 years manufacturing lead or 5+ years leadership

Tools

ERP (IFS)

Excel

Job description

Basic American Foods in Rexburg, ID seeks a Lead Manufacturing Specialist to supervise production, enforce safety and food safety practices, and drive efficient operations. You will model leadership, manage line performance with daily metrics, and lead staff with training plans.

The role emphasizes lean concepts and active involvement in continuous improvement projects. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in industrial/manufacturing engineering and 3–5 years in a lead role (or 5+ years in