Production Team Lead - Efficiency & Safety

Briggs & Stratton; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, seeks an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead teams across the plant, drive safety, efficiency and quality, and ensure on-time delivery of products.

The role requires strong problem solving, blueprint interpretation, SAP proficiency and excellent communication to motivate a diverse workforce. Equal opportunity employer offering growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, procedures and production/quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple internal departments to ensure on-time delivery of quality product.
• May require in-depth ability to read, interpret and explain blueprints, engineering drawings, job orders and specifications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with and motivate a diverse group of employees.
• Advanced ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of personnel and production problems.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with office productivity software and business control software such as SAP.
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced production environment, often under time constraints.
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location.

Responsibilities

• Develops, trains and motivates team members to achieve safety, efficiency, proficiency, cooperation and morale; maintains awareness of policies and procedures; may implement new plant policies.
• Analyzes potential production problems and devises procedures to minimize lost time.
• Reviews schedules, coordinates activities, and manages assignments; may oversee multiple departments or shifts.
• Assists with monitoring manufacturing costs, quality, methods, tooling and efficient use of hours and equipment.
• Interacts with engineers to modify machines and processes to improve safety, production and quality.
• Uses data to estimate work-hour requirements and departmental efficiencies for continuous improvement projects.
• Manages costs and budgets with corrective actions for budget control.
• Inspects materials and finished products for quality compliance.
• Performs interviewing, hiring, coaching, planning, directing work, and budget duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing equipment

Cross-department liaison

Blueprint reading

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

SAP proficiency

Time-constrained work

Fluent English

Education

General Education Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, seeks an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead teams across the plant, drive safety, efficiency and quality, and ensure on-time delivery of products.

The role requires strong problem solving, blueprint interpretation, SAP proficiency and excellent communication to motivate a diverse workforce. Equal opportunity employer offering growth opportunities.