Production Lead - Lean Manufacturing & Safety

Total Site Solutions; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K match

Disability insurance

Job summary

Total Site Solutions (TSS) in Georgetown, TX seeks a Manufacturing Production Lead to supervise a production team, drive scheduling, and implement process improvements in a safe, compliant environment. You will coordinate with procurement and logistics to ensure timely material availability and monitor performance metrics to optimize efficiency.

The role emphasizes leadership, quality control, and continuous improvement, with a focus on safety and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field (preferred).
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a lead-type or coaching role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively coach and motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality management systems, and safety regulations.
• Experience with ERP systems and production planning software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Comfortable multi-tasking and prioritizing tasks without guidance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail, organization, and a proactive approach to maintenance planning and execution.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Attention to detail, organization, and a proactive approach to maintenance planning and execution.
• Punctual with a positive attendance history.
• Comfortable working an assigned shift and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and mentor a team of production workers to achieve production goals and targets.
• Provide guidance, support, and training to ensure team members perform their duties effectively and safely.
• Assist in developing production schedules based on customer demand, inventory levels, and resource availability.
• Coordinate with other departments, such as procurement and logistics, to ensure the timely availability of materials and resources.
• Monitor production progress and work with leadership to adjust schedules as needed to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives, such as lean manufacturing principles.
• Analyze production data and performance metrics to identify trends, root causes of issues, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Implement quality control measures to monitor product quality throughout the production process.
• Investigate quality issues, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence of defects.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, identify hazards, and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Provide training on safety procedures and ensure adherence to safety protocols by all employees.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Leadership

Organizational skills

Quality control

Safety compliance

Adaptable

Time management

Analytical

Interpersonal skills

Continuous learning

Practical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or manufacturing

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Total Site Solutions (TSS) in Georgetown, TX seeks a Manufacturing Production Lead to supervise a production team, drive scheduling, and implement process improvements in a safe, compliant environment. You will coordinate with procurement and logistics to ensure timely material availability and monitor performance metrics to optimize efficiency.

The role emphasizes leadership, quality control, and continuous improvement, with a focus on safety and collaboration across departments.