Production Group Lead - Lean & Continuous Improvement

100249 Saia-Burgess LLC; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Vandalia, OH, is seeking a Production Group Lead to guide operators toward safer, higher-quality, on-time production. You will manage process documentation, support improvements, and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Responsibilities include leading teams, performing time studies, and training staff on updated GWIs and new processes, with a focus on reducing waste and delivering reliable production outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and drawings.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support production operators to meet safety and quality targets.
• Perform router markups and maintain router revisions.
• Conduct time studies to support productivity improvements.
• Create and maintain General Work Instructions (GWIs).
• Monitor scrap and implement corrective actions to reduce waste.
• Identify and participate in process improvement projects.
• Train operators on new manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Set up and run new part configurations with minimal assistance.
• Verify products meet quality criteria before release.

Skills

Production operations

Lean Manufacturing

Gemba Kaizen

Process improvement

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Johnson Electric in Vandalia, OH, is seeking a Production Group Lead to guide operators toward safer, higher-quality, on-time production. You will manage process documentation, support improvements, and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Responsibilities include leading teams, performing time studies, and training staff on updated GWIs and new processes, with a focus on reducing waste and delivering reliable production outcomes.