Operations Lead — Drive Production & Improvements

Superior Boiler; Hutchinson (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO from day 1

401k with match

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Boot voucher

HSA/Flexible spending

Job summary

Superior Boiler in Hutchinson, MN is seeking a Production Operations Lead to guide manufacturing schedules and project execution. You will coordinate materials, track production status with internal teams, and drive efficiency while upholding ASME requirements and safety compliance.

The role emphasizes training and coaching staff, resolving bottlenecks, and leading continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, MS Office, and Excel.
• Problemsolving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Ability to manage long-term projects and use performance metrics effectively.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, or an Engineering related field preferred or similar related work experience.
• Able to work in both office and shop environments, climb ladders, bend, stoop, squat, and capable of long periods of standing/walking or perform duties with reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage production schedules to meet project milestones and delivery dates.
• Coordinate with purchasing to ensure materials and components will be available on schedule.
• Communicate production status to internal teams regularly.
• Monitor production metrics, budgets, and adjust resources for efficiency.
• Reinforce company policies and safety standards; maintain clean, organized facilities.
• Ensure proper equipment is available at workstations.
• Collaborate with operations leadership and production supervisors to meet deadlines.
• Achieve weekly/monthly production goals and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train, coach, and evaluate personnel; foster a team-oriented environment.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks to maintain smooth product flow.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or related

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Superior Boiler in Hutchinson, MN is seeking a Production Operations Lead to guide manufacturing schedules and project execution. You will coordinate materials, track production status with internal teams, and drive efficiency while upholding ASME requirements and safety compliance.

The role emphasizes training and coaching staff, resolving bottlenecks, and leading continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced plant environment.