Night Shift Production Lead - Lean Manufacturing & Quality

Westlake Royal Building Products; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including medical, 3–

Job summary

Westlake Royal Building Products in Lenexa, Kansas is seeking a Manufacturing Support professional for night shift to optimize and maintain production processes—ensuring high-quality products and minimal scrap. You will start up all machines, adjust processes, and work closely with the Process Engineer to drive quality improvements.

The role requires hands-on machine operation, color/blend setup, and a proactive approach to quality control, safety, and communication across all levels of the

Qualifications

• Must understand quality defect standards (e.g., short shots, flash, warp, off color).
• Ability to program material ABS units.
• Able to drive a forklift.
• Willing to learn new skills and processes (e.g., JDE, DSI, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma).
• Basic proficiency in Excel, Word, and Email.
• Capable of managing a production facility with minimal supervision and communicating essential manufacturing information.

Responsibilities

• Perform start up on all machines.
• Make process adjustments to fix quality issues.
• Become familiar with machine and mold adjustments.
• Collaborate with Process Engineer to ensure best quality parts.
• Set up and verify colors and blends; troubleshoot color problems.
• Respond to operator questions about product and process.
• Monitor production quality consistently.
• Assist in special projects: material/color trials.
• Identify needed machine, maintenance, and tooling repairs and initiate work orders.
• Participate in internal problem solving and improvement events.
• Perform other duties assigned by Supervisors/Management.

Skills

Quality control

Machine operation

Forklift operation

Process optimization

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Excel/Word/Email

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification or training in relevant skills or trade

Tools

JDE

DSI

Forklift

Job description

Westlake Royal Building Products in Lenexa, Kansas is seeking a Manufacturing Support professional for night shift to optimize and maintain production processes—ensuring high-quality products and minimal scrap. You will start up all machines, adjust processes, and work closely with the Process Engineer to drive quality improvements.

The role requires hands-on machine operation, color/blend setup, and a proactive approach to quality control, safety, and communication across all levels of the