On-Site Lamination Operations Lead

Kelly Services; Ruskin (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in the United States (Florida) is seeking a Lamination Manager (Manufacturing) to lead day-to-day lamination line operations, ensuring on-time, within-budget production of laminated products. You will supervise people, control processes, schedules, and equipment while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires extensive lamination experience, strong problem-solving, and collaboration with planning, QA, safety, and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years in manufacturing/production.
• 2–5+ years leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Expert knowledge of lamination processes (solvent-based, solventless, water-based, thermal/heat lamination).
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, process data, and production reporting.
• Experience with safety and chemical handling requirements.
• Proficiency with ERP/MES systems and spreadsheets.
• Lamination experience: 3 years (Required).
• Infusion experience: 3 years (Required).
• Tooling Gel coat experience: 3 years (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily/weekly schedules to meet output and delivery goals.
• Monitor line performance (OEE, uptime, yield, scrap) and eliminate production constraints.
• Coordinate with planning, printing/coating/converting, packaging, and logistics for seamless operations.
• Own and control lamination parameters (temperature, pressure, tension, cure time, etc.).
• Approve machine settings and standardize procedures.
• Lead troubleshooting of defects and process issues using root cause analysis tools.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards/specifications.
• Work with QA/QC for inspections, sampling, and corrective actions.
• Lead investigations to reduce customer complaints and internal defects.
• Enforce EHS safety requirements and safe work practices.
• Maintain compliance for adhesives/solvents and regulatory standards.
• Uphold 5S and GMP where applicable.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and operators.
• Manage staffing, training, shift transitions, attendance, and performance expectations.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner with maintenance for preventive programs, managing downtime, and equipment reliability.
• Ensure spare parts are stocked and support upgrades/commissioning.
• Track and optimize adhesive/film consumption, waste, inventory, and run sizes.
• Support cost-saving and material trial initiatives.
• Lead Lean/Six Sigma projects and track KPIs.
• Conduct meetings, report performance, and ensure follow-up on actions.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Team leadership

Troubleshooting & RCA

Reading specs & process data

Safety & chemical handling

ERP/MES proficiency

Lamination experience (3y)

Infusion experience (3y)

Tooling Gel coat (3y)

Job description

Kelly Services in the United States (Florida) is seeking a Lamination Manager (Manufacturing) to lead day-to-day lamination line operations, ensuring on-time, within-budget production of laminated products. You will supervise people, control processes, schedules, and equipment while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires extensive lamination experience, strong problem-solving, and collaboration with planning, QA, safety, and maintenance teams.