Operations Leader: Lean, Safety & Continuous Improvement

Freudenberg; Massachusetts; Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Freudenberg, a global technology group, is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Leader in Massachusetts to drive safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost objectives within a business unit.

You will develop, coach and mentor Group Leaders and production employees, lead Lean initiatives, and coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain and Human Resources to resolve issues and elevate performance.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
• Seven or more years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility in a production environment.
• Experience leading supervisors, team leads, Group Leaders, or front-line manufacturing teams.
• Proven success managing safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, problem-solving methodologies, and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Experience with employee development, coaching, performance management, and employee relations activities.
• Strong communication, leadership, and decision‑making skills with the ability to influence and engage teams at all levels.

Aufgaben

• Lead all aspects of daily manufacturing operations within a business unit to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Develop, coach, and mentor Group Leaders and production employees while building leadership capability across the organization.
• Drive operational performance through effective management of key manufacturing metrics including safety, labor productivity, OEE, scrap reduction, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by leading Lean manufacturing initiatives, problem-solving activities, and process improvements.
• Manage employee relations activities including performance management, progressive discipline, attendance management, payroll approvals, and vacation scheduling.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Human Resources to resolve issues and improve business performance.
• Ensure a safe, engaged, and high-performing work environment that promotes accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Jobbeschreibung

Freudenberg, a global technology group, is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Leader in Massachusetts to drive safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost objectives within a business unit.

You will develop, coach and mentor Group Leaders and production employees, lead Lean initiatives, and coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain and Human Resources to resolve issues and elevate performance.