Manufacturing Operations Lead

TotalEnergies Group; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies Group in Livingston, TN is seeking a motivated Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. This role focuses on coaching teams, optimizing workflows, and developing people for growth.

The ideal candidate combines strong leadership with lean manufacturing knowledge, blueprint reading, SPC, and effective communication to drive continuous improvement across the fabricating metals environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent technical training preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience in a fabricated metals environment preferred.
• At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading, SPC, lean manufacturing principles, and employee relations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily production operations to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.
• Coordinate staffing, production schedules, and workflow to maximize efficiency.
• Train, coach, and develop production employees for growth and success.
• Partner with Engineering to support new product launches and process improvements.
• Monitor productivity, scrap, rework, and safety performance while implementing improvement plans.
• Assign work orders and ensure proper staffing and equipment utilization.
• Ensure compliance with customer quality requirements and company operating systems.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Coaching / Training

Lean manufacturing

Blueprint reading

Team development

Employee relations

Staffing optimization

Safety awareness

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or equivalent technical training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TotalEnergies Group in Livingston, TN is seeking a motivated Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. This role focuses on coaching teams, optimizing workflows, and developing people for growth.

The ideal candidate combines strong leadership with lean manufacturing knowledge, blueprint reading, SPC, and effective communication to drive continuous improvement across the fabricating metals environment.