Plant Production Lead — Drive Quality, Efficiency & Safety

Polyglass USA, Inc. / Mapei Group; Fernley (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health plan

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Dental and vision

Job summary

Polyglass USA, Inc. / Mapei Group is seeking a Production Manager to lead the production department, improve processes, and drive safety and quality at the Fernley plant. You will manage production records, coordinate shifts, and champion continuous improvement across operations.

The role requires strong leadership, 5S and Lean manufacturing experience, and the ability to mentor supervisors and operators to meet product specifications and reduce waste.

Qualifications

• Five years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising a production team and driving performance.
• Familiarity with production systems including 5S and lean practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and review production records and inventory data systems.
• Lead the production department to achieve quality at lowest cost.
• Hold employees accountable and set expectations.
• Lead daily production meetings and drive permanent problem-solving.
• Assist Quality Coordinator during PTR trials to improve processes.
• Ensure good housekeeping across the plant.
• Analyze line speed and set real-time improvement goals.
• Review plant data and KPI trends to improve efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance to line supervisors and operators.
• Coordinate cross-shift communication and feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Production management

5S

Continuous improvement

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

5S

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Polyglass USA, Inc. / Mapei Group is seeking a Production Manager to lead the production department, improve processes, and drive safety and quality at the Fernley plant. You will manage production records, coordinate shifts, and champion continuous improvement across operations.

The role requires strong leadership, 5S and Lean manufacturing experience, and the ability to mentor supervisors and operators to meet product specifications and reduce waste.