Production Leader - Lean, Safety & Continuous Improvement

Sterling Engineering; Waskom (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day 1 with almost 100%覆盖

11 paid holidays

2–3 weeks vacation

401K

Up to 20% annual bonus

Job summary

Sterling Engineering seeks an experienced Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to oversee daily shop floor activities, production scheduling, staffing, safety and quality. You will keep production on schedule, maximize shop efficiency, and drive continuous improvement in a safe, productive environment.

You will lead lean initiatives, support training, and monitor key metrics while coordinating cross-functional teams to resolve issues and maintain workflow across the facility.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a machine shop or production team in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret manufacturing processes.
• Proven track record in production scheduling and resource allocation.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing activities to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Manage staffing, priorities, and overtime based on production needs.
• Ensure tooling, fixtures, materials, and resources are available to support production.
• Monitor shop floor safety and enforce safety procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, equipment utilization and efficiency.
• Drive Lean, 5S, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure preventive maintenance activities are completed on schedule.
• Train, develop, and evaluate employees and maintain work standards.
• Track production performance and other key manufacturing metrics.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve production issues and maintain flow.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Root cause analysis

Production scheduling

Staffing management

Blueprint reading

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or some college

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Sterling Engineering seeks an experienced Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to oversee daily shop floor activities, production scheduling, staffing, safety and quality. You will keep production on schedule, maximize shop efficiency, and drive continuous improvement in a safe, productive environment.

You will lead lean initiatives, support training, and monitor key metrics while coordinating cross-functional teams to resolve issues and maintain workflow across the facility.