Production Team Lead – Lean & Continuous Improvement

USA Wood Door; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Forte Opening Solutions is seeking a Team Lead to ensure production processes run smoothly and to drive continuous improvement. The role focuses on leading Tier 1 meetings, enforcing metrics, and implementing countermeasures while maintaining data integrity for Tier 1 and 2 boards.

You will coach operators, conduct lean audits, and support supervisors in developing training plans to raise performance and safety in the manufacturing floor.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Tier 1/2 teams in manufacturing environments.
• Strong Lean knowledge with track record of process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Tier 1 meetings and ensure metrics are reviewed and countermeasures are implemented.
• Maintain data integrity for Tier 1 and 2 boards.
• Assign operators to daily work and ensure training and certifications are up to date.
• Perform lean process audits and maintain safety and housekeeping in the Tier 1 area.
• Provide training, coaching, and feedback to operators on lean tools and methods.
• Support production supervisors in identifying development needs and training plans.

Skills

Leadership

Lean

Coaching & Training

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety & Hygiene

Tools

Lean tools

Job description

Forte Opening Solutions is seeking a Team Lead to ensure production processes run smoothly and to drive continuous improvement. The role focuses on leading Tier 1 meetings, enforcing metrics, and implementing countermeasures while maintaining data integrity for Tier 1 and 2 boards.

You will coach operators, conduct lean audits, and support supervisors in developing training plans to raise performance and safety in the manufacturing floor.