Production Operations Leader - Lean & Quality

Genuine Parts Company; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion is seeking a Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations, coordinating with Technical Services, Materials Management, Sales, and the Local Inside Sales Team to ensure timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.

You will drive lean initiatives, optimize processes and equipment utilization, develop production schedules, manage the workforce (2–5 direct reports), maintain a safe work environment under OSHA guidelines, and participate in budgeting and performance monitoring.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma or GED and ten (10) or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Experience leading production operations and implementing lean and quality processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations to build a high performing culture and advance operations initiatives.
• Implement lean initiatives and quality processes for measurable improvement.
• Troubleshoot issues, identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
• Plan and execute facilities planning to maximize revenue per square foot.
• Ensure standards for product quality, equipment, and operator performance are maintained and cost-effective technology is used.
• Drive innovation to streamline processes, increase capacity and optimize asset utilization.
• Create, adjust and communicate production schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage workforce planning, staffing, and temporary labor for the facility.
• Ensure adherence to certification programs and OSHA guidelines.
• Support budgeting and monitor performance against plan.
• Conduct cycle counting and inventory accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Organization

Project oversight

Negotiation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Motion is seeking a Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations, coordinating with Technical Services, Materials Management, Sales, and the Local Inside Sales Team to ensure timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.

You will drive lean initiatives, optimize processes and equipment utilization, develop production schedules, manage the workforce (2–5 direct reports), maintain a safe work environment under OSHA guidelines, and participate in budgeting and performance monitoring.