Manufacturing Operations Lead (Lean & CI)

Cessna Aircraft Company; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. seeks a Manager of Operations to lead a focused area of manufacturing. You will ensure metrics are met for productivity, quality, delivery, safety, and cost while driving continuous improvement and standard work across the line.

You will staff shifts, hire and retain shop floor leaders, maintain performance systems, and collaborate with multiple teams to meet customer needs and growth initiatives. Strong lean/Six Sigma experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field is required.
• Alternative: HS Diploma/GED with 8+ years of manufacturing experience and supervisory experience.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall management of a focused area of operations at a production site.
• Adhere to metrics for productivity, quality, delivery, safety, and costs, and report performance.
• Pursue continuous improvement, document standard work, promote 5S, and maximize productivity.
• Ensure staffing for shifts with headcount planning and forecasting.
• Hire and retain shop floor employees, supervisors, and leaders within the operations system.
• Maintain performance measurement systems and output.
• Address customer critical factors, corrective actions for quality, and disruption issues.
• Foster a positive, productive team environment to ensure quality service.
• Coordinate with production control, logistics, and various teams to support demand and growth.
• Support talent development, performance objectives, and onboarding of new hires.

Skills

People leadership

Operational metrics

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related field

HS Diploma/GED with 8+ years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Inventory management systems

Job description

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. seeks a Manager of Operations to lead a focused area of manufacturing. You will ensure metrics are met for productivity, quality, delivery, safety, and cost while driving continuous improvement and standard work across the line.

You will staff shifts, hire and retain shop floor leaders, maintain performance systems, and collaborate with multiple teams to meet customer needs and growth initiatives. Strong lean/Six Sigma experience is preferred.