Manufacturing Operations Leader: Lean, Quality & Safety

Green New Energy Materials; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Green New Energy Materials is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations, drive efficiency, maintain quality, and develop high-performing teams in Charlotte, NC.

You will oversee production planning, process improvement, cost control, safety compliance, and workforce management to meet targets on schedule. This role emphasizes accountability, lean practices, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of production management or manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience with ISO quality management systems.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing methodologies and 5S principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing plans in coordination with production scheduling and material planning teams.
• Ensure production targets, delivery schedules, and operational objectives are met.
• Monitor workflow and optimize shop-floor productivity and efficiency.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to support uninterrupted production operations.
• Lead production meetings and oversee day-to-day manufacturing activities.
• Supervise production processes to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Promote continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Ensure proper inspection processes are followed to prevent nonconforming products from advancing through production.
• Drive and sustain 5S workplace organization standards.
• Train employees on lean manufacturing principles and best practices.
• Develop and maintain standardized operating procedures (SOPs).
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and occupational safety requirements.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Lead safety training programs, drills, and awareness initiatives.
• Promote a culture of workplace safety and continuous risk reduction.
• Analyze production and labor costs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor production metrics, reporting accuracy, and operational KPIs.
• Develop practical cost-control measures while maintaining quality and delivery performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors and manufacturing personnel.
• Support employee training, performance management, and workforce development.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on attendance, staffing, and performance initiatives.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable work environment.

Skills

Production management

Lean manufacturing

5S

Quality management

Team leadership

Six Sigma

PMP

TPM

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Operations Management/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Green New Energy Materials is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations, drive efficiency, maintain quality, and develop high-performing teams in Charlotte, NC.

You will oversee production planning, process improvement, cost control, safety compliance, and workforce management to meet targets on schedule. This role emphasizes accountability, lean practices, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.