Production Leader — Lean, Quality & Operational Excellence

DSJ Global

Kentucky

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

36 hours ago
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Job summary

DSJ Global seeks a Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations in Kentucky, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and performance goals are met. You will lead production teams, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and quality to improve reliability and cost efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of leadership in chemical or industrial operations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of chemical manufacturing or industrial operations experience with leadership responsibility.
  • Experience leading teams in a production environment.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Experience with production processes, quality systems, and operational performance management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
  • Drive production, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Develop, coach, and manage production personnel.
  • Partner with maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to improve performance and reliability.
  • Monitor key operational metrics and support budget and cost management efforts.
  • Drive quality improvements through process optimization, standardization, and corrective action programs
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and other operational excellence methodologies.
  • Manage departmental expenses and support annual operating and capital budget planning.

Skills

Leadership
Problem-solving
Communication
Organizational skills
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations Management or related field

Job description

DSJ Global seeks a Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations in Kentucky, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and performance goals are met. You will lead production teams, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and quality to improve reliability and cost efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of leadership in chemical or industrial operations.

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