Manufacturing Lean & Continuous Improvement Leader

Federal Signal Corporation; Saegertown (Crawford County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Signal Corporation, a leader in safety and industrial solutions, seeks a manufacturing leader to drive daily operations, safety, and quality. You will oversee production, Lean initiatives, and cross-functional coordination to meet schedules and customer requirements.

The role requires 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong knowledge of production planning, quality systems, and ERP. Excellent people development skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations management, business, or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, quality systems, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Experience supervising teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.
• Monitor production performance, identify constraints, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage labor utilization, staffing levels, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to meet operational goals.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Kaizen

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Federal Signal Corporation, a leader in safety and industrial solutions, seeks a manufacturing leader to drive daily operations, safety, and quality. You will oversee production, Lean initiatives, and cross-functional coordination to meet schedules and customer requirements.

The role requires 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong knowledge of production planning, quality systems, and ERP. Excellent people development skills are essential.