Plant Operations Lead: Lean & Continuous Improvement

thyssenkrupp Materials NA; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

401(k) or RRSP with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Materials NA in Toledo seeks an Operations Manager to direct and coordinate plant activities on the warehouse floor around heavy machinery. The role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency, with responsibility for lean initiatives and continuous improvement.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage production planning, preventive maintenance, and data reporting to ensure repeatable results that meet customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of supervisory/management experience.
• 3–5 years of Continuous Improvement experience including Six Sigma.
• 3–5 years’ experience in Quality.
• Strong Project Management skills.
• Teamwork aptitude.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Aerospace experience if no Quality background.
• Safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates operations on the plant floor.
• Lead safety, quality, delivery, metal utilization, productivity, and efficiency goals.
• Monitor training to ensure conforming products.
• Manage data reporting of day-to-day activities.
• Lead lean initiatives and cost reduction efforts.
• Plan and manage daily production.
• Ensure preventative maintenance program adherence.
• Communicate with Customer Service and other departments.
• Utilize resources efficiently and comply with policies.

Skills

Project management

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Quality focus

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or Engineering

Six Sigma certification

Job description

thyssenkrupp Materials NA in Toledo seeks an Operations Manager to direct and coordinate plant activities on the warehouse floor around heavy machinery. The role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency, with responsibility for lean initiatives and continuous improvement.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage production planning, preventive maintenance, and data reporting to ensure repeatable results that meet customer requirements.