Onsite Manufacturing Lead - Lean Ops & Team Growth

Axon Enterprise; Arizona; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with employer match

Discretionary paid time off

Paid parental leave for all

Fitness Programs

Emotional & Mental Wellness support

Employee Resource Groups

Snacks in our offices

Job summary

Axon is seeking a Manufacturing Lead to act as the primary operational leader for assigned manufacturing areas, driving SQDIP metrics and cross‑functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS. This onsite role reports to the Manufacturing Manager in Arizona.

You’ll coach operators, reduce defects, manage WIP, and champion Lean, Kaizen and continuous improvement to boost throughput and OEE while developing your leadership career.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• 2+ years in a lead, supervisory, training, or coordination role.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, 7S, and root cause analysis.
• Proven coaching ability and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to move through manufacturing areas and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operational execution across assigned manufacturing departments.
• Promote a safety-first culture by monitoring safety performance and audits.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Operators and Area Leads.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for quality escalations and root-cause/corrective actions.
• Partner with Planning, Supply Chain, and Production Control to manage WIP and inventory.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement to boost throughput and OEE.

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Lean Manufacturing

7S Methodologies

Root cause analysis

Coaching & development

Cross-functional collaboration

Production metrics

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Axon is seeking a Manufacturing Lead to act as the primary operational leader for assigned manufacturing areas, driving SQDIP metrics and cross‑functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS. This onsite role reports to the Manufacturing Manager in Arizona.

You’ll coach operators, reduce defects, manage WIP, and champion Lean, Kaizen and continuous improvement to boost throughput and OEE while developing your leadership career.