Production Team Lead — Lean Ops & People Growth

GRUNDFOS; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Home working opportunities

Parental support

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Volunteer leave (3 days)

Job summary

Grundfos in the United States seeks a hands-on Production Team Lead to guide a production group, driving safety, quality and output while pushing continuous improvement across daily manufacturing operations.

You will plan shifts, coach operators, apply Lean and 5S, monitor KPIs, and coordinate with maintenance, quality and supply chain to minimize downtime. Salary ranges from $54,200 to $71,880.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a production leadership or team lead role within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop teams of 10+ operators.
• Solid understanding of Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience using root cause analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of production operators to meet daily output, quality, and safety targets.
• Plan and coordinate shift schedules, workload distribution, and resource allocation to optimize production flow.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
• Monitor key production KPIs, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions in real time.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across all production activities.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve issues and minimize downtime.

Skills

Leadership & coaching

Lean manufacturing

5S

Problem-solving

Root cause analysis

Education

Technical diploma or degree in manufacturing/engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Grundfos in the United States seeks a hands-on Production Team Lead to guide a production group, driving safety, quality and output while pushing continuous improvement across daily manufacturing operations.

You will plan shifts, coach operators, apply Lean and 5S, monitor KPIs, and coordinate with maintenance, quality and supply chain to minimize downtime. Salary ranges from $54,200 to $71,880.