Manufacturing Operations Lead

Soap Creek Resources; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Soap Creek Resources seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily production and maintenance activities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will guide teams, monitor schedules, ensure safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement.

You will coach staff, coordinate with foremen, and implement training while maintaining production efficiency and reliable performance metrics. This role emphasizes collaboration and hands-on leadership on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or maintenance environment required.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2-3 years of leadership in a foundry environment preferred.
• Prior experience as a lead person, leadership trainee, supervisor, or similar role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily production and maintenance activities to meet goals and customer needs.
• Communicate priorities with foremen and team members to align resources.
• Create team assignments and communicate expectations for efficient workflow.
• Monitor production schedules, resources, and workforce capacity; adjust as needed.
• Maintain appropriate levels of non-inventory production and maintenance supplies.
• Track department performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Conduct daily start-up meetings and provide ongoing communication throughout the day.
• Spend time on production floor to support employees and answer questions.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained across all processes.
• Train and support new employees on safety, equipment operation, and duties.
• Collaborate with managers and teams to identify improvements and resolve issues.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide regular feedback to team members.
• Coach employees through one-on-one discussions and support development.
• Identify training opportunities to boost performance and engagement.
• Promote workplace safety via training and continuous process improvement.
• Monitor attendance, approve vacation requests, and maintain records.
• Complete required data entry and maintain information in systems.
• Coordinate Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) responsibilities and trainings.
• Participate in meetings on coaching, safety initiatives, and business strategy.
• Assist with candidate interviews and orientation/onboarding activities.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Production scheduling

Staff management

Quality & continuous improvement

Workplace safety knowledge

Collaboration

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1-2 years leadership experience in manufacturing/maintenance

Bachelor’s degree with 2-3 years leadership in foundry preferred

Prior lead/supervisor experience preferred

Job description

Soap Creek Resources seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily production and maintenance activities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will guide teams, monitor schedules, ensure safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement.

You will coach staff, coordinate with foremen, and implement training while maintaining production efficiency and reliable performance metrics. This role emphasizes collaboration and hands-on leadership on the shop floor.