Operations Group Lead

DuraMark Technologies; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HSA options

Vision and Dental insurance

Company paid Life Insurance, Short- &

Long-Term Disability

401k matching up to 4% (100% vested)

PTO and Employee Safe and Sick Time

8.5 paid holidays/year

Free coffee all day

Job summary

DuraMark Technologies in Saint Paul, MN seeks an experienced cell leader to drive lean execution, coach teams, and ensure on-time delivery. You will manage daily operations, coordinate schedules, and implement standard work improvements across manufacturing cells.

Responsibilities include safety, payroll coordination, kaizen participation, and reporting. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for this hands-on role.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience leading manufacturing teams in a lean environment preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and coaching to the cell(s) to ensure customer demand is met
• Reinforce lean vision and Duramark values; coach team members to be technically competent
• Deliver to customer by creating schedules, coordinating teams, documenting issues and collecting data for problem solving
• Ensure standard work is followed and improve it using lean tools and visual management
• Lead site kaizen events and tier 1/ tier 2 meeting discussions; audit processes for safety, quality, and flow
• Show up to work on time and monitor project timelines to keep on schedule
• Create and distribute reports updating progress to stakeholders

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Decision making

Dependable

Follow-through

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MRP software

Job description

• Ensure the safety of your team, the quality of your processes, and manage capacity to achieve on time delivery and increase productivity (manage day-to-day operations)
• Provide daily leadership and training to the cell(s) to ensure customer demand is met
• Ensure their team members are supplied with material to maximize productivity of the team member/cell
• Drive continuous improvement and enhance the team spirit through the application of lean tools.

Basic Function

• Ensure the safety of your team, the quality of your processes, and manage capacity to achieve on time delivery and increase productivity (manage day-to-day operations)
• Provide daily leadership and training to the cell(s) to ensure customer demand is met
• Ensure their team members are supplied with material to maximize productivity of the team member/cell
• Drive continuous improvement and enhance the team spirit through the application of lean tools.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: GM/Operations Area Manager

Direct reports: Team members, up to 10 hourly employees.

Objective and Overview

• Reinforce our lean vision and Duramark values
• Provide coaching to team members to help them become technically competent
• Take care of your team members (payroll, safety audits, tiered meetings, and recognition)
• Deliver to your customer (create schedules, coordinate team(s), document issues and collect data for problem solving)
• Ensure standard work is being followed and improve standard work through use of lean tools and visual management
• Participate in the site wide continuous improvement process by being part of kaizen events that are held in your area on a regular basis
• Lead the tier 1 meeting for cell(s), attend and report out in the tier 2 meeting with the Dir of Mfg./ Operations Area Manager
• Audit your processes (standard work, safety and quality procedures, product routings and BOM, and material flow)
• Show up to work on time
• Determine the completion timeline and monitor progress to keep projects on track and on schedule
• Communicate clear instructions to team members
• Create and distribute reports to update the company on the team’s progress

Key Metrics/Measurements

• Revenue shipped
• External customer issues
• Internal customer issues
• Late line items to customers (internal and external)
• Productivity

Role Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Position Competencies

• Able to develop teams motivate others and work with cross-functional teams, likes working with people
• Attention to detail and disciplined
• Ability and willingness to make decisions
• Dependable
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments
• Computer skills (MRP software)

Decision Making

• Coordinate with your peers and your work team to meet customer requirements
• Resolve employee issues, guided by company and department policy
• With your team members determine priorities for continuous improvement

Benefits

• Medical insurance with HSA options
• Vision and Dental insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• 401k matching up to 4% (100% vested right away)
• PTO and Employee Safe and Sick Time
• 8.5 paid holidays/year
• Free coffee all day

DuraMark Core Values

CUSTOMER FOCUSED

• Give our Customers the Best Experience Possible

DO THE RIGHT THING

• Act with Integrity and Trust
• Confront the Hard Stuff
• Treat people how you would like to be treated

POSITIVE “GET IT DONE” ATTITUDE

• Adaptive to Change
• Work Hard and Have Fun
• Motivate others
• Committed to Quality and Execution

COLLABORATIVE TEAM PLAYER

• \"Win as a Team\" Mentality
• Creative Problem Solver
• Humble & Confident Contributor

PASSION TO GROW

• Achievement driven with a \"Will to Win\"
• Curious Learner
• Energetic Competitor

If you align with these core values, are a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a passion for the labeling industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at DuraMark Technologies.

Equal Opportunity Employer: This organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, marital status, familial status, or status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these protected characteristics.