Onsite Production Group Lead — Lean, Quality & Safety

Johnson-Electric-bc39ae51; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship opportunities

Onsite facilities access

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Vandalia, OH is seeking a Production Group Lead to guide operators, ensure safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery, and maintain compliant production flow onsite.

You will perform time studies, update GWIs, manage BOMs, and support continuous improvement through Lean and Gemba Kaizen while training and mentoring operators.

This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, routers and process specifications.
• Strong math skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support production operators to meet safety, quality, productivity, and delivery targets.
• Perform router markups and keep router revisions current.
• Conduct time studies to support productivity and process improvements.
• Create, update, and maintain General Work Instructions (GWIs).
• Monitor scrap and rework and support corrective actions to reduce waste.
• Review Bills of Materials (BOMs) and identify components for production.
• Ensure safety, Lean principles, and production guidelines are followed.
• Participate in Gemba Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform equipment setups and production operations as needed.
• Train operators on new processes and work instructions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

Lean Manufacturing

Gemba Kaizen

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Johnson Electric in Vandalia, OH is seeking a Production Group Lead to guide operators, ensure safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery, and maintain compliant production flow onsite.

You will perform time studies, update GWIs, manage BOMs, and support continuous improvement through Lean and Gemba Kaizen while training and mentoring operators.

This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.