Manufacturing Production Lead — Lean, Safety & Growth

Armstrong World Industries; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Prescription drugs

Life insurance

Vacation

Sick time

Job summary

Parallel is seeking a Production Supervisor in Englewood, Colorado to lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You will oversee the full production cycle from raw materials to finished goods and partner with EH&S, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to achieve outcomes.

You will mentor Team Leads, drive cost reductions, improve product quality and customer satisfaction, and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or production management.
• Proven leadership experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Owns accountability for safety, quality, service, and cost in manufacturing operations.
• Promotes and models safe work practices and environmental responsibility.
• Leads and supports safety initiatives in partnership with EH&S.
• Ensures employees receive proper training and support for safe and efficient production.
• Oversees all stages of production to meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Drives initiatives to improve product quality, customer satisfaction, and service.
• Implements systems for continuous improvement in quality and service.
• Builds strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and team members.
• Sets performance expectations and ensures team accountability.
• Resolves production and personnel issues promptly and effectively.
• Develops Team Leads to manage daily operations independently.
• Uses systems to monitor performance, enhance communication, and support success.
• Fosters a problem‑solving culture alongside the Plant Manager.
• Coaches others to pursue excellence and align with plant and corporate goals.
• Communicates business needs and evolving performance expectations clearly.
• Recommends staffing and workflow changes to meet business demands.
• Collaborates with Supply Chain to manage schedules, materials, and vendor coordination.
• Supervises Team Leads, and hourly production staff.
• Manages work assignments, schedules, and timekeeping.
• Supports production activities including new product development, capital projects, and quality assurance.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Production planning

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, business, or related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Timekeeping software

Job description

Parallel is seeking a Production Supervisor in Englewood, Colorado to lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You will oversee the full production cycle from raw materials to finished goods and partner with EH&S, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to achieve outcomes.

You will mentor Team Leads, drive cost reductions, improve product quality and customer satisfaction, and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.