Production Group Lead - Drive Safety, Quality & Lean Wins

Johnson Electric Group; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Vandalia, OH is seeking a Production Group Lead to guide production operators toward safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. You will shape manufacturing operations, support process improvements, and oversee equipment setup while ensuring compliance with quality standards.

The role emphasizes leading by example, conducting time studies, updating GWIs, reviewing BOMs, and mentoring the team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Production Operator responsibilities and manufacturing processes.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to read, write, and understand verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, work instructions, routers, and process specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to distinguish colors when required by the production or inspection process.
• Ability to work independently while effectively supporting a production team.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support production operators in achieving safety, quality, productivity, and delivery targets.
• Perform router markups and maintain router revisions to ensure production documentation is current.
• Conduct time studies to support productivity and process improvements.
• Create, update, and maintain General Work Instructions (GWIs).
• Monitor scrap and rework and support corrective actions to reduce waste.
• Identify and participate in process improvement projects.
• Review Bills of Materials (BOMs) and identify the appropriate components required for production.
• Ensure employees follow applicable safety requirements, Lean Manufacturing principles, work instructions, and production guidelines.
• Train operators on new manufacturing processes, procedures, and work instructions.
• Set up and run new part configurations with minimal assistance.
• Set up and operate existing part configurations according to job packets and established standards.
• Verify that products meet all applicable quality criteria before being released to the next operation.
• Maintain working knowledge of machines, processes, and equipment used throughout the assigned area.
• Communicate production, quality, equipment, or process concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Manufacturing ops

Process improvement

Equipment setup

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Johnson Electric in Vandalia, OH is seeking a Production Group Lead to guide production operators toward safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. You will shape manufacturing operations, support process improvements, and oversee equipment setup while ensuring compliance with quality standards.

The role emphasizes leading by example, conducting time studies, updating GWIs, reviewing BOMs, and mentoring the team.