Production Team Lead: Lean Manufacturing & Safety

Sauder Manufacturing Co.; Archbold (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sauder Manufacturing Co. is seeking a Production Leader I to assist in overseeing daily production activities, ensuring safety and quality standards, and supporting a positive work environment.

You will monitor team performance, guide staff, and contribute to process improvements while aligning with company values. You will develop daily team schedules, release work orders, oversee MOD workorders, train staff, and participate in safety investigations as needed.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ related work experience with key responsibilities.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous Manufacturing Experience preferred.
• Previous Leadership Experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and engage production team members to achieve safety, quality, daily production goals and on-time delivery.
• Develop daily work schedules for the team and make decisions regarding the flow of products within the department
• Will release work orders in I-schedule
• Awareness of MOD workorders and ability to oversee their effective implementation
• Train new team members and coach team members in production and processes as needed, including cross training of current employees
• Ensure safety protocols and procedures to maintaining a safe working environment and assisting and/or leading safety investigations as needed
• Will work with Production supervisor to make calls on quality of product
• Employee performance review and merit increase process
• Assist in managing disciplinary matters and provide coaching to employees to support their development and performance improvement
• Daily tracking of time and attendance
• Participating in interviewing and selection process for candidates
• Facilitate department meetings
• A working knowledge of the following lean tools: A3 Problem Solving, Standard Work, 5-S, Visual Management, 8 Wastes, 5 Why, PDCA, etc.
• Work with Production Supervisor to ensure up to date and accurate SOPs
• Assist in identify areas for process improvement, participate in continuous improvement activities and assist in implement best practices to enhance productivity, reduce waste and lower costs
• Ensure effective communication with department managers, team members, and support personnel about issues impacting production, quality, safety, and more

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Safety compliance

Blueprint reading

Training

ERP systems

Office tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HFA-Friedman ERP

Job description

Sauder Manufacturing Co. is seeking a Production Leader I to assist in overseeing daily production activities, ensuring safety and quality standards, and supporting a positive work environment.

You will monitor team performance, guide staff, and contribute to process improvements while aligning with company values. You will develop daily team schedules, release work orders, oversee MOD workorders, train staff, and participate in safety investigations as needed.