Operations Lead: Lean Production & Team Growth

Green Circle Growers; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Circle Growers in Oberlin, Ohio seeks an experienced Operations Lead to coordinate production and greenhouse activities alongside the Supervisor and Plant Manager. You will plan work orders, oversee quality, and drive efficient workflows across manufacturing and packaging operations.

This role emphasizes LEAN process implementation, crew leadership development, and hands-on problem solving to maintain throughput, safety, and compliance with SOPs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Proficient with NAV and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute Operations plan as directed by Manager/Supervisor.
• Produce a quality product following SOPs.
• Train and develop crew leaders to complete quality operations via BOM in NAV.
• Manage and maintain throughput standard rates.
• Implement and sustain LEAN processes.
• Direct and rotate the workforce to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Maintain hour-by-hour production boards.
• Communicate solutions to the Supervisor when production rates lag.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Safety-conscious

Communication

Time management

People development

Tools

NAV

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Green Circle Growers in Oberlin, Ohio seeks an experienced Operations Lead to coordinate production and greenhouse activities alongside the Supervisor and Plant Manager. You will plan work orders, oversee quality, and drive efficient workflows across manufacturing and packaging operations.

This role emphasizes LEAN process implementation, crew leadership development, and hands-on problem solving to maintain throughput, safety, and compliance with SOPs.