Production Team Lead: Lean Ops, Flexible Hours, 401K

INFICON AG; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus 10%

401K match up to 8%

Relocation assistance

Health & wellness programs

Flexible work hours

Job summary

INFICON AG in Overland Park, Kansas is seeking a Production Lead to coordinate daily production schedules, lead and train staff, and monitor output, quality, and inventory. You will ensure materials and tools are available, address issues, and enforce 5S standards.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment, with exposure to ERP systems and Lean practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Manufacturing or production experience required; team lead/trainer/senior operator preferred.
• Knowledge of production processes, ERP transactions, Microsoft Office, Lean manufacturing, and 5S preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, make sound operational decisions, and perform hands-on production work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production schedules, workflow, staffing, and job priorities.
• Lead, train, cross-train, and support production employees.
• Monitor output, quality, scrap, yield, materials, and inventory levels.
• Ensure materials, tools, and supplies are available to meet production needs.
• Address production issues and elevate safety, quality, staffing, or scheduling risks.
• Enforce work instructions, company policies, safety requirements, PPE, and 5S standards.
• Mantain accurate production and ERP records and support cycle counts.
• Partner with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Stockroom teams.
• Support continuous-improvement and problem-solving activities.
• Provide the Plant Manager with feedback regarding employee performance, attendance, and development needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Hands-on production

ERP transactions

Lean manufacturing

5S

Microsoft Office

Team lead / Trainer

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

ERP transactions

Microsoft Office

Lean manufacturing

5S

Job description

INFICON AG in Overland Park, Kansas is seeking a Production Lead to coordinate daily production schedules, lead and train staff, and monitor output, quality, and inventory. You will ensure materials and tools are available, address issues, and enforce 5S standards.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment, with exposure to ERP systems and Lean practices.