Pressroom & Manufacturing Leader — CI & Safety Champion

Lakeside Book Company; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with company match

Career growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Employee appreciation & recognition

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a seasoned manufacturing leader to guide daily production operations at our North Plant. You will lead teams, set expectations, coach staff, and resolve issues to keep lines running smoothly.

You bring 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing, expertise in Continuous Improvement, strong communication, and a hands-on, collaborative style to drive safety, quality, and efficiency across departments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, production, or similar fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement practices and identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills in a production setting.
• Flexible, proactive, hands-on leadership style with cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and direction to manufacturing teams, including crewing assignments, performance expectations, coaching, and issue resolution.
• Champion a strong safety and quality culture through behavior-based observations, routine process checks, and proactive corrective actions.
• Monitor production throughout the shift and work directly with operators to troubleshoot issues, remove barriers, and maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Partner with department leadership and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational excellence.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives focused on improving safety, quality, efficiency, and overall performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Coaching

Analytical problem-solving

Job description

Lakeside Book Company in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a seasoned manufacturing leader to guide daily production operations at our North Plant. You will lead teams, set expectations, coach staff, and resolve issues to keep lines running smoothly.

You bring 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing, expertise in Continuous Improvement, strong communication, and a hands-on, collaborative style to drive safety, quality, and efficiency across departments.