Production Lead - Lean, Safety & Team Performance

JLG Industries; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

JLG Industries is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing teams, ensure on-time production, and uphold quality, safety, and housekeeping standards. The role emphasizes a People First Culture and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will coach teams, drive problem-solving, and align with schedule demands while maintaining accurate records. This position supports a union and/or non-union environment and requires strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with three or more years of manufacturing experience.
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Lead 1-2 small or similar areas/processes within the production facility/line.
• Lead production team members in a union and/or non-union environment on the manufacturing process and provide daily support in troubleshooting issues that arise.
• Provide performance feedback and appraisals to team members to guide their development.
• Educate and enforce quality, safety, and 5S standards and processes, and recommend changes as opportunities arise on production floor.
• Support maintenance, continuous improvement, and value stream projects that support the business and ensure the production schedule demands are met.
• Conduct root-cause analyses of manufacturing process to identify, define, and resolve problems and opportunities.
• Report and respond to product and process nonconformance issues.
• Implement and sustain 5S in work areas ensuring that tools and materials essential for the performance of the work are readily available.
• Responsible for changes needed in machines, processes, materials, and assembly. Champion process improvements and lead Kaizen events.
• Create value stream mapping and standard work.
• Accurately maintain company records and documents in accordance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JLG Industries is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing teams, ensure on-time production, and uphold quality, safety, and housekeeping standards. The role emphasizes a People First Culture and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will coach teams, drive problem-solving, and align with schedule demands while maintaining accurate records. This position supports a union and/or non-union environment and requires strong leadership and communication skills.