Manufacturing Operator - Lean, Quality & Efficiency

Freudenberg Group; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in Durham, NC seeks a manufacturing teammate to handle materials, oversee production, and support quality checks. You will work with a diverse team to troubleshoot issues, apply lean principles, and ensure safe packaging and material handling.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities across delivery, inspection, and collaboration on operational challenges.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Familiarity with process control systems, quality checks, and inspection.
• Must read a ruler, understand fractions, and demonstrate basic math skills.
• Must work well with others in a diverse workforce environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle materials and ensure their efficient and timely delivery to the production line.
• Monitor the production process to ensure optimal efficiency and quality output.
• Conduct regular quality inspections to identify any deviations or issues in the production process.
• Collaborate closely with team members to troubleshoot and address any operational challenges.
• Practice lean manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Perform packing and material handling tasks as required.
• Demonstrates a deliberate focus on safety, quality, continuous improvement.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reading rulers

Math skills

Process control familiarity

Quality checks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Freudenberg Group in Durham, NC seeks a manufacturing teammate to handle materials, oversee production, and support quality checks. You will work with a diverse team to troubleshoot issues, apply lean principles, and ensure safe packaging and material handling.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities across delivery, inspection, and collaboration on operational challenges.