Production Team Lead — Operations & Safety

Lippert Components, Inc.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive company culture

Medical, dental, vision, 401k with EMP

Vacation, holidays

Career development & mentoring

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Lippert Components, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Production Operations Supervisor to oversee plant activities, ensuring lines run smoothly and product meets quality and delivery targets. You will lead teams, enforce safety policies, and drive continuous improvement across shift operations.

The role emphasizes problem solving, coordination with multiple departments, and maintaining performance metrics while upholding Lippert’s standards of reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot downtime on production lines.
• Reading and processing work orders, prints, measurements, and schedules.
• Strong math skills including unit conversions (operate in all units).
• Familiarity with safety rules and lean practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production on-time delivery and material flow to lines.
• Troubleshoot downtime issues on the line to minimize disruptions.
• Coordinate with supervisor, materials and powder coat on various issues.
• Directly manage production flow of assigned lines.
• Supervise teams in operations, safety, continuous improvement and development.
• Prepare and submit daily/weekly reports and checklists.

Skills

Proven leadership

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Reading work orders

Welding competency

Machine operation & repair

Lift truck operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic knowledge of inventory & manufacturing software

Tools

AX (ERP)

Mobile devices & scanners

Job description

Lippert Components, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Production Operations Supervisor to oversee plant activities, ensuring lines run smoothly and product meets quality and delivery targets. You will lead teams, enforce safety policies, and drive continuous improvement across shift operations.

The role emphasizes problem solving, coordination with multiple departments, and maintaining performance metrics while upholding Lippert’s standards of reliability and efficiency.