Production Operations Lead (Day Shift)

Industrial Electric Manufacturing; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IEM in Jacksonville is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead the day-to-day execution of a defined production area. You will ensure safety, meet takt time and schedule targets, and deliver high-quality output while guiding multiple Team Leads and Operators.

You'll partner with the Operations Manager to identify constraints, drive continuous improvement, maintain flow across the work center, and enforce 5S, standard work, and proactive issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain.
• 3–7 years in manufacturing with 1+ year in leadership.
• Experience with takt time, standard work, visual management and daily tier meetings.
• Proven ambition for growth and leadership in a fast-paced organization.
• Proficiency with ERP, Excel and production dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency targets.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate Team Leads and Operators, fostering accountability and teamwork.
• Ensure adherence to daily build schedules and takt time; elevate risks to the Operations Manager.
• Monitor performance against KPIs and lead Tier 1 daily management meetings.
• Coordinate with Planning, Materials, Quality, and Maintenance for work center readiness.
• Enforce safety protocols, 5S, standard work, and compliance with policies.
• Support onboarding, cross-training, and upskilling with Learning & Development.
• Lead or support RCA and corrective actions for quality, delivery, or safety issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

ERP & Excel

Takt time

Visual management

Tier meetings

Education

Bachelor’s in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or a related degree

Job description

IEM in Jacksonville is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead the day-to-day execution of a defined production area. You will ensure safety, meet takt time and schedule targets, and deliver high-quality output while guiding multiple Team Leads and Operators.

You'll partner with the Operations Manager to identify constraints, drive continuous improvement, maintain flow across the work center, and enforce 5S, standard work, and proactive issue resolution.