Production Lead - Lean & Safety Focus

Sysco Corp.; Northwood (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corp. is seeking a Production Supervisor to plan, schedule and direct the production operations team. You will drive productivity, ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while adhering to company policies.

You will oversee daily activities, mentor staff, manage performance, and coordinate with safety to maintain a safe workplace. Strong communication and Lean skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business documents.
• Experience leading production teams in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor daily activities of production associates to ensure productivity and quality.
• Oversee material handling area performance for direct and indirect labor.
• Develop and mentor staff; manage performance and resolve conflicts.
• Take corrective actions per company policy and safety standards.
• Lead pre-shift meetings; communicate policy changes and improvements.
• Assist in staff selection, evaluations and terminations as needed.
• Prioritize daily work and assign line staffing based on line priorities.
• Determine workstation assignments, breaks, and overtime needs.
• Achieve production goals while meeting quality and cost targets.
• Monitor inventory in production and material handling using WMS.
• Review and document production records.
• Support lean initiatives (5S, Kaizen, Kanban) and SOPs.
• Maintain a safe work environment; coordinate safety training.

Skills

Communication

Reading & interpreting docs

MS Office

Training others

Safety awareness

Leadership

Lean principles

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Job description

Sysco Corp. is seeking a Production Supervisor to plan, schedule and direct the production operations team. You will drive productivity, ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while adhering to company policies.

You will oversee daily activities, mentor staff, manage performance, and coordinate with safety to maintain a safe workplace. Strong communication and Lean skills are essential for success in this role.