Production Manager - Lean & Continuous Improvement

Primex; Brookville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision insurance

Health and dependent care FSA

Vacation & holidays

Life insurance

Disability programs

Educational assistance

401(k) retirement savings with company

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Primex Plastics Corporation, headquartered in Richmond, Indiana, seeks a manufacturing leader to drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, and operational performance. You will lead a team of about 12, focusing on Lean initiatives, coaching, and developing a safety-first culture.

Ideal candidates will be data-driven, able to translate KPIs into action, and will oversee improvements that boost OEE, throughput, and product quality while reducing defects and lead times.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Demonstrated success leading safety initiatives and fostering a strong safety culture.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, quality systems, and manufacturing best practices.
• Ability to analyze operational data and KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience driving improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and overall operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Support team and employee development to strengthen performance and capabilities.
• Provide direct leadership, coaching, and development for a team of 12 direct reports, setting clear expectations and supporting individual and team performance.
• Promote a safety-first culture focused on employee health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Develop and implement improvement plans to increase OEE, throughput, quality, lead time, and inventory performance.
• Maintain KPI dashboards and use performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems and customer requirements.
• Drive improvements in product quality and process capability.
• Lead efforts to reduce defects, scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
• Conduct safety audits, plant inspections, and leadership safety walks.
• Investigate facility incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Problem-solving

Tools

KPI dashboards

Root cause analysis tools

Job description

Primex Plastics Corporation, headquartered in Richmond, Indiana, seeks a manufacturing leader to drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, and operational performance. You will lead a team of about 12, focusing on Lean initiatives, coaching, and developing a safety-first culture.

Ideal candidates will be data-driven, able to translate KPIs into action, and will oversee improvements that boost OEE, throughput, and product quality while reducing defects and lead times.