Production Floor Lead: Lean, Safety & Efficiency

Locke Solutions; Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Locke Solutions seeks a Production Floor Superintendent to lead and optimize manufacturing operations, ensuring high productivity, quality, and safety. You will oversee daily processes, allocate workforce resources, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining strong customer service expectations.

Reporting to the Production Engineer, you will mentor staff and champion Lean practices on the floor. The ideal candidate will have hands-on leadership, a passion for developing people, and a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial production leadership role.
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, process engineering, manufacturing scheduling, logistics, and workforce management.
• Experience in precast concrete, construction materials, or related manufacturing industries is a plus.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements, increasing productivity, and developing teams.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to motivate and develop production teams.
• Ability to analyze data and implement process improvements based on key performance indicators.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of leading meetings and coordinating with other departments.
• Hands‑on approach with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a healthy level of productivity, ensuring =95% of worked hours are productive.
• Allocate people resources based on production schedules, ensuring optimal labor utilization.
• Plan weekly production schedules, coordinating product changes and logistics to improve efficiency.
• Identify and implement Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and optimize processes.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects, focusing on safety, efficiency, cost reduction, and quality.
• Provide training, coaching, and feedback to develop a high-performing production team.
• Ensure all team members receive clear, written expectations of their roles and responsibilities.
• Conduct scorecard, daily safety/quality/production meetings, and hourly productivity walks.
• Track and manage attendance, approving PTO and providing coaching, counseling, and disciplinary action as needed.
• Ensure daily housekeeping priorities are met to maintain a safe and organized facility.
• Coordinate manufacturing floor mold organization, mapping out processes for optimal mold utilization.
• Work closely with Quality, Transportation, and Inventory Management to streamline product movement through the production process.
• Lead and promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
• Conduct hourly safety walks to reinforce best practices and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure full participation in safety programs and housekeeping initiatives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Process Engineering

Manufacturing Scheduling

Logistics

Workforce Management

Leadership & Coaching

Job description

Locke Solutions seeks a Production Floor Superintendent to lead and optimize manufacturing operations, ensuring high productivity, quality, and safety. You will oversee daily processes, allocate workforce resources, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining strong customer service expectations.

Reporting to the Production Engineer, you will mentor staff and champion Lean practices on the floor. The ideal candidate will have hands-on leadership, a passion for developing people, and a