Production Lead - Safety, Quality & Kaizen Coach

ManpowerGroup; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Production Supervisor in Kokomo, IN to lead daily production activities, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement. The role involves coaching team members, analyzing quality KPIs, and coordinating resources to meet production targets.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety, excellent communication, and the ability to work across shifts in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
• Excellent organization with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with various levels of employees within the plant.
• Goal-oriented self-starter with the ability to lead teams; must be able to coach/mentor/develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities to achieve business metrics, including meeting the production plan and sustaining area performance.
• Lead and enforce a safe workplace by guiding the team to improve safety and ensuring mandated safety tools and procedures are followed.
• Use the C-Matrix to understand losses during the shift and coordinate industrial system activities to improve area performance.
• Analyze quality KPIs for the area, prioritize quality issues, and guide Team Leaders to drive corrective actions.
• Allocate manpower effectively, manage absenteeism, train team members, and mobilize support groups and resources to solve problems.

Skills

Safety first

Team leadership

Quality focus

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Production Supervisor in Kokomo, IN to lead daily production activities, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement. The role involves coaching team members, analyzing quality KPIs, and coordinating resources to meet production targets.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety, excellent communication, and the ability to work across shifts in a high-volume manufacturing environment.