Manufacturing Operations Lead — Safety & Lean

Electron Energy Corporation; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Electron Energy Corporation in Pennsylvania is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, ensure safety, quality, and on‑time delivery. You will coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Customer Service, and Operations to optimize productivity and implement improvements.

The role emphasizes safety, employee development, and Lean practices, with responsibility for planning, directing, and monitoring KPIs, schedules, and ERP data across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of manufacturing leadership experience as a Group Leader, Team Lead, or similar role.
• Experience leading teams of 10 or more employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems, production scheduling, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies preferred.
• Experience supporting precision manufacturing, machining, aerospace, defense, or similar regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safety‑first culture throughout all manufacturing operations.
• Lead by example by demonstrating safe work practices and enforcing all company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain accountability for the safety of employees, contractors, and visitors within assigned manufacturing areas.
• Ensure all safety devices, guards, and procedures are properly utilized for safe equipment operation.
• Participate in safety investigations, corrective actions, audits, and continuous safety improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and operational safety standards.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and customer requirements.
• Execute production schedules by prioritizing work, allocating labor and equipment resources, and coordinating with supporting departments to maintain operational flow and resolve constraints.
• Monitor and drive departmental performance through established KPIs, production goals, labor utilization, quality metrics, and schedule adherence.
• Communicate operational priorities, production status, risks, and recovery plans to employees, leadership, customer service, and cross‑functional teams.
• Maintain accurate ERP transactions, inventory records, production documentation, and operational reporting required to support execution and decision‑making.
• Identify operational bottlenecks, equipment issues, and process inefficiencies, and implement or recommend actions to improve productivity, reliability, and performance.
• Escalate resource constraints, schedule risks, and operational barriers in a timely manner to support problem‑solving and adaptive planning.
• Submit operational requests and requisitions necessary to support departmental execution.
• Analyze production performance and operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, scrap reduction, and cost performance.
• Create, revise, and maintain manufacturing process documentation, including work instructions, MFRCs, drawings, and process improvement records.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools including Kaizen, 3C’s, TWI, Autonomous Maintenance, Kamishibai, and Visual Management to improve operational performance.
• Lead, coordinate, and delegate continuous improvement projects within assigned departments.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement through employee engagement, coaching, and accountability.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations that support operational improvements, employee safety, productivity, and company success.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or related field

2–5 years of manufacturing leadership experience

Experience leading teams of 10+ in manufacturing

ERP systems, production scheduling, Lean Manufacturing

Experience in precision manufacturing, aerospace, defense or regulated industries

Job description

Electron Energy Corporation in Pennsylvania is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, ensure safety, quality, and on‑time delivery. You will coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Customer Service, and Operations to optimize productivity and implement improvements.

The role emphasizes safety, employee development, and Lean practices, with responsibility for planning, directing, and monitoring KPIs, schedules, and ERP data across departments.