Production Leader & Process Excellence Coach

Sterling-Industries-4; Texas Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling-Industries-4 is seeking an experienced production leadership candidate to oversee teams in a manufacturing setting. You will manage people, materials, and equipment to meet production goals with emphasis on safety, quality, and cost control.

The role requires a minimum of five years of people management experience, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and Fork Truck certification. Strong problem solving and coordination with engineering and quality teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in people management within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; certifications preferred.
• Strong technical analysis and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to lead multiple team members in production.
• Effective communication with administrative, operations, quality, and engineering teams.
• Ability to develop, implement, and complete continuous improvement efforts.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and process equipment.
• Fork truck license and ability to train others for forklift certification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Ensure metrics for 100% complete, on-time, quality performance are met.
• Lead safety committee and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Mentor production team leaders to optimize resources.
• Meet budgeted costs for labor, materials, and equipment.
• Ensure production processes and documentation comply with quality management systems.
• Schedule production using ERP/MRP to optimize resources.
• Onboard/offboard production staff with GM approval.
• Handle HR functions for production staff and training.
• Oversee maintenance and equipment issue resolution per QMS.
• Manage material handling, shipping/receiving, and product flow.
• Drive continuous improvements through area improvement teams.

Skills

People management

Problem solving

Communication

Technical analysis

Continuous improvement

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sterling-Industries-4 is seeking an experienced production leadership candidate to oversee teams in a manufacturing setting. You will manage people, materials, and equipment to meet production goals with emphasis on safety, quality, and cost control.

The role requires a minimum of five years of people management experience, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and Fork Truck certification. Strong problem solving and coordination with engineering and quality teams are essential.