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Leads preprocessing, welding, and assembly operations in a low-volume/high-mix manufacturing environment with responsibility for production performance, continuous improvement, and operational execution. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Technical Business Administration, or a related technical field. 3-5+ years of experience in a production leadership role within a comparable manufacturing environment. Experience managing production teams in welding and assembly operations. Required experience in low-volume/high-mix manufacturing. Experience managing production through team leaders or front-line supervisors. Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. Experience with OEE, 5S, FMEA, KPIs, and continuous improvement tools. Experience evaluating production output, quality, safety, and delivery performance using operational metrics. Experience with production planning and workforce allocation. Experience implementing efficiency and quality improvements in a factory environment. Preferred Skills Completed leadership or manufacturing management training. Experience scaling or implementing production lines. Experience supporting new product introductions. Experience leading Lean or operational excellence initiatives. Experience with preprocessing, fabrication, welding, and assembly operations. Experience coordinating manufacturing projects with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Sales functions. Job Responsibilities Manage team leaders across preprocessing, welding, and assembly departments. Oversee production performance, staffing, workflow, and daily manufacturing execution. Monitor safety, quality, output, productivity, and delivery metrics. Identify and resolve production bottlenecks affecting throughput or schedule performance. Develop and implement personnel and production plans based on operational requirements. Lead rollout and sustainment of 5S and Lean manufacturing practices. Analyze OEE, KPIs, FMEA outputs, and other production data to identify improvement opportunities. Implement process improvements focused on efficiency, quality, throughput, and production flow. Translate operational strategy into measurable shop-floor objectives. Report production performance and improvement progress to operations leadership. Lead or support production line expansions, equipment changes, and new product introductions. Coordinate production initiatives with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Technical Service, and Sales functions. Support development and qualification of production team leaders and operators on manufacturing processes and improvement methods.

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40-48/hr Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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