Production Lead: Lean & KPI-Driven Ops Manager

Jobtailor; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Connecticut, USA, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee sub-segment manufacturing, ensuring KPI attainment and Lean/Six Sigma-driven improvements. You will lead production teams, schedule, allocate resources, and ensure compliance with standards and procedures.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree, several years of manufacturing leadership, and a proven track record in optimizing processes and driving continuous improvement in QCD.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations management, or a related field; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Several years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with prior leadership or supervisory roles preferred
• Understanding of production processes and systems, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities, with a proven track record of effectively managing and motivating production teams to achieve operational goals
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions that optimize production processes
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asyle

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with established production standards, methods, and guidelines.
• Oversee and manage all production activities for the assigned sub-segment/product to achieve agreed-upon KPIs.
• Apply appropriate methods, guidelines, and procedures consistently to support KPI attainment.
• Follow standard operating procedures and performance expectations at all times.
• Contribute to, or lead, detailed production scheduling and order sequencing activities.
• Review and approve production orders, and allocate internal operational resources accordingly.
• Ensure the availability of required production infrastructure, including tools, maintenance support, and setup operations.
• Identify and recommend procedural or organizational improvements to support continuous improvement in QCD.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Production Management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team building

Education

Associate's degree in engineering/manufacturing/operations management

Job description

Jobtailor in Connecticut, USA, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee sub-segment manufacturing, ensuring KPI attainment and Lean/Six Sigma-driven improvements. You will lead production teams, schedule, allocate resources, and ensure compliance with standards and procedures.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree, several years of manufacturing leadership, and a proven track record in optimizing processes and driving continuous improvement in QCD.