Production Team Lead - Lean Manufacturing & Safety

Morgan Olson LLC; Sturgis (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)

Company paid life insurance

10 company paid holidays

Vacation and personal time

Job summary

MORGAN OLSON LLC is a leading walk-in van body manufacturer in North America, producing over 7,500 vehicles annually. The Group Leader will oversee line production, weld cell activities, and coordinate operators under the Production Supervisor to maintain safety and efficiency.

Required is a high school diploma or GED with 1-2 years of production management experience, strong leadership, and lean manufacturing knowledge to drive 5S and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred plus 1-2 years' experience with managing production processes.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Thorough understanding of lean manufacturing and team concepts.
• Good problem solving and trouble-shooting skills.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Plan work schedule to be performed during a given day or week, by several employees within their area of responsibility and ensure that work performed is in compliance with specifications.
• Direct and work with Line or cell team members.
• Instruct and train team members in standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Observe machinery operation to detect malfunctions and report problems to maintenance for repair.
• Promotes 5S compliance by ensuring that all work areas are clean, orderly, and labeled.
• Document all employee reports and prepare all necessary paperwork including accident reports.
• Complete production reports as required.
• Provide feedback on team member performance/non-performance to Department/Area Supervisor.
• Supports and participates in Morgan Olson’s PPS team efforts.
• Adheres to Quality policy by exceeding customer expectations, being customer-focused and supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Adheres to Safety policies and practices behavioral based safety 100% of the time.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Production management

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

MORGAN OLSON LLC is a leading walk-in van body manufacturer in North America, producing over 7,500 vehicles annually. The Group Leader will oversee line production, weld cell activities, and coordinate operators under the Production Supervisor to maintain safety and efficiency.

Required is a high school diploma or GED with 1-2 years of production management experience, strong leadership, and lean manufacturing knowledge to drive 5S and quality improvements.