Production Manager: Lean Ops & Continuous Improvement

5 Star Recruitment; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Manufacturing Operations Leader in Ayer, Massachusetts. This role will drive safety, quality, and productivity through effective team management and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in food or biotech, and a proven track record in Lean principles. Strong leadership abilities to foster a positive work culture are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or management experience in manufacturing.
• Proven success implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to motivate teams and foster a high-performance culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing processes to achieve performance targets.
• Use KPIs to measure performance and drive improvements.
• Facilitate operational reviews to align with production goals.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean Manufacturing

Team motivation

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Manufacturing Operations Leader in Ayer, Massachusetts. This role will drive safety, quality, and productivity through effective team management and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in food or biotech, and a proven track record in Lean principles. Strong leadership abilities to foster a positive work culture are essential.