Production Lead: Lean Manufacturing & Team Leadership

Stratasys; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratasys is seeking a Lead Production on 1st shift to coordinate daily work activities and lead the production cell. You will ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence while guiding a team through Lean initiatives and cross-functional problem solving.

The role requires 6+ years in manufacturing, ERP knowledge, and strong communication. Expect 6:00am-2:30pm shifts and a competitive hourly pay with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ years related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• ERP system knowledge.
• Knowledge of computer skills required to send and receive emails, use ADP/HRMS, use test operating systems, and other systems to communicate with supervisors or any others within Stratasys
• Ability to read and understand work instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production team conformance to safety procedures through daily monitoring, documenting of issues and preventative action.
• Ensure product quality requirements are met and that the production team follows all production processes.
• Lead the production team to ensure daily and weekly production schedules are met.
• Escalate production issues cross-functionally per established processes.
• Ensure transactions are completed accurately and troubleshoot issues as necessary.
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are maintained in proper working order.
• Coordinate training and certification of production team and maintain required documentation.
• Work with the production team and cross-functional team members to resolve complex problems and issues.
• Learn and participate in Lean Manufacturing activities including Improve-It Idea leadership.
• Lead the onboarding of new employees in the production team.
• Execute production processes as needed to provide backup or to meet the production schedule.
• Resolve teamwork issues on the team; Work with supervisor to address performance issues.
• Lead the production team to ensure daily and weekly production schedules are met.
• Lead and engage the production team in daily Tier 1 meetings and communicate issues to Tier 2 meetings.
• Provide feedback and documentation on production employee performance and compliance to company policies.
• Create proposed disciplinary action write-ups and performance appraisals for the supervisor.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Attend all required company training.
• Demonstrate commitments to Stratasys Behaviors by leading, acting, and modeling these values.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the department or manager

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Strong communication

Reading work instructions

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system knowledge

ADP/HRMS usage

Email/computer skills

Job description

Stratasys is seeking a Lead Production on 1st shift to coordinate daily work activities and lead the production cell. You will ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence while guiding a team through Lean initiatives and cross-functional problem solving.

The role requires 6+ years in manufacturing, ERP knowledge, and strong communication. Expect 6:00am-2:30pm shifts and a competitive hourly pay with comprehensive benefits.