Manufacturing Ops Lead: Lean, Throughput & Team Coach

Green Circle Growers; Oberlin (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Circle Growers in Oberlin, OH is seeking an Operations Lead to oversee production and greenhouse activities, coordinating with the Supervisor and Plant Manager to plan work orders and ensure timely delivery. You will drive LEAN initiatives, train crew leaders, monitor throughput, and maintain quality and safety while improving efficiency through data analysis and clear communication.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of leadership, strong organizational skills, and hands-on commitment to

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Ability to input, retrieve and analyze data using Microsoft Teams and NAV.
• Hands-on commitment to safe operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong developmental people skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute Operations plan put in place by Manager / Supervisor.
• Produce a quality product following Operations SOP / Guidelines.
• Train and develop crew leaders to complete quality operations.
• Manage and maintain throughput standard rates.
• Learn, delegate, and maintain a LEAN process.
• Direct and rotate the workforce to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Maintain hour-by-hour production boards.
• Communicate your solution to the Supervisor when production rates are not met.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

People development

Tools

NAV

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Green Circle Growers in Oberlin, OH is seeking an Operations Lead to oversee production and greenhouse activities, coordinating with the Supervisor and Plant Manager to plan work orders and ensure timely delivery. You will drive LEAN initiatives, train crew leaders, monitor throughput, and maintain quality and safety while improving efficiency through data analysis and clear communication.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of leadership, strong organizational skills, and hands-on commitment to