Production Lead: Lean Operations & Team Growth

Sage Mfg; Amarillo, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage Mfg in Texas is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily production floor operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time completion. This role supervises staff, coordinates workflow, and acts as a bridge between the production staff and the Production Manager.

You will lead day-to-day activities, enforce safety and quality standards, and drive lean improvements while maintaining detailed production records and reporting to the Production Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; technical or trade education preferred.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of shop floor operations and safety practices.
• Ability to read production schedules, drawings, and work instructions.
• Basic computer skills; ERP experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily Operations: Supervise and coordinate day-to-day production activities.
• Ensure production schedules are executed according to plan.
• Monitor workflow, staffing, and material availability.
• Identify and resolve production issues in real time.
• Escalate major operational concerns to the Production Manager.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, coach, and develop production employees.
• Enforce company policies, safety rules, and quality standards.
• Conduct performance conversations and recommend corrective action when needed.
• Assist in hiring, onboarding, and training new employees.
• Promote accountability and a positive team culture.
• Safety & Quality: Ensure compliance with all safety requirements and company policies.
• Conduct routine safety checks and reinforce safe work practices.
• Monitor quality standards and address defects immediately.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Production & Performance Tracking: Track daily production metrics (output, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency).
• Assist in labor allocation and shift adjustments.
• Utilize ERP system to confirm production reporting accuracy.
• Report daily results and concerns to the Production Manager.
• Maintain detailed production records and documentation.
• Continuous Improvement: Support lean initiatives and waste reduction efforts.
• Participate in process improvement activities.
• Recommend workflow improvements to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Operate heavy equipment such as forklifts and cranes as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Reading schedules/drawings

Education

High school diploma

Technical or trade education preferred

Tools

ERP system

Forklift operation

Job description

Sage Mfg in Texas is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily production floor operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time completion. This role supervises staff, coordinates workflow, and acts as a bridge between the production staff and the Production Manager.

You will lead day-to-day activities, enforce safety and quality standards, and drive lean improvements while maintaining detailed production records and reporting to the Production Manager.