Materials & Production Lead — Lean Operations

AM Default Brand; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

AM General in Mishawaka, IN, develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems for the US Armed Services and allies. The job focuses on supervising material handling, ensuring material availability, and driving lean initiatives to optimize production flow.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree preferred and 2–5 years in production management with supervisory experience, strong communication, and proficiency in MS Office; SAP experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; 2–5 years in production management or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of general experience and 3–5 years of supervisory experience.
• Moderate organizational skills and initiative; MS Office proficiency.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise indirect material handling hourly employees.
• Monitor shortages and reduce downtime.
• Coordinate with planners to ensure material availability.
• Lead lean initiatives and track material handling metrics.
• Conduct daily shift and group leader meetings.
• Oversee use of material scanners and daily operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Initiative

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

2–5 years production management experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

AM General in Mishawaka, IN, develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems for the US Armed Services and allies. The job focuses on supervising material handling, ensuring material availability, and driving lean initiatives to optimize production flow.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree preferred and 2–5 years in production management with supervisory experience, strong communication, and proficiency in MS Office; SAP experience is preferred.