Production Lead: KPI-Driven Ops & Safety

Schaeffler; Cheraw (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler Group USA Inc. in Cheraw, SC is seeking a production leader to drive manufacturing priorities, coach a skilled team, and ensure quality, cost, and delivery KPIs are met.

You will direct setup, maintenance, and training activities, while fostering a safe, collaborative work environment. The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing, multi-skilled operation experience, and strong knowledge of production processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer 2 year Technical degree.
• Will consider OTJ experience with Schaeffler.
• Will consider 3-5 years relevant experience in manufacturing.
• Experience as a multi skilled operator in his/her area of responsibility.
• Good knowledge of production processes, measurement and inspection procedures, production planning and control, MS-Office and SAP.
• Ability to work with others, collaborate and use persuasion to accomplish the work.
• Familiar with computer programs.
• Strong communication stills and able to resolve conflict.

Responsibilities

• Lead production activities to ensure that products meet all requirements and to achieve KPIs agreed.
• Determine manufacturing priorities to match weekly production schedules and make respective assignments.
• Direct personnel actions, including selection, training, performance appraisal and safety procedures.
• Direct routine equipment set-up and maintenance and check for accomplishment.
• Establish instructions and refine procedures, when necessary, in order to contribute to improvements in QCD.
• Responsible for promoting a safe work environment and safe work habits in all employees.
• Creating a motivating atmosphere of trust and open communication where employees are engaged and actively participating in performance improvement.
• Support PL in communication of production goals, KPI’s to production workforce.
• Take ownership and responsibility for the performance of the team.
• Monitors and evaluates KPI goals for the work area and holds each individual accountable for performance.
• Meets regularly to review performance.
• Addresses performance issues with PL in related meetings with employee.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year technical degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Schaeffler Group USA Inc. in Cheraw, SC is seeking a production leader to drive manufacturing priorities, coach a skilled team, and ensure quality, cost, and delivery KPIs are met.

You will direct setup, maintenance, and training activities, while fostering a safe, collaborative work environment. The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing, multi-skilled operation experience, and strong knowledge of production processes.