Lean Manufacturing Supervisor

LEAN MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR - MARINE ENGINES

Step into a leadership role at the heart of our marine engine production operation. In this fast-paced and highly visible role, you will own the day‑to‑day performance of our marine engine value stream: leading teams, driving results, and ensuring world‑class quality in every inboard and outboard motor we build. In this role, you'll combine hands‑on leadership with lean manufacturing expertise to improve flow, reduce waste, and elevate safety, productivity, and quality. You'll coach and develop team members, solve real‑time production challenges, and create visibility from raw materials to finished power units. If you're energized by fast‑paced manufacturing, continuous improvement, and building high‑performing teams, this is your opportunity to make a visible impact. You won't just manage production, you'll shape how marine engines are built. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager.

Key Details:

Location:

New Hudson, MI Position Type:

Salaried, Exempt Pay Periods:

Biweekly Schedule:

Monday - Friday, Day Shift only

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership:

Oversee day-to-day production activities for our marine engine production team Ensure production schedules, takt time targets, and customer delivery requirements are consistently met. Maintain real-time visibility of work-in-process, bottlenecks, and throughput.

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement:

Identify and lead kaizen events, root-cause problem solving, and waste-reduction initiatives. Implement and sustain lean tools such as 5S, standard work, visual management, and value stream mapping. Monitor KPIs and drive actions to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Team Leadership & Development:

Supervise, coach, and develop production team members. Conduct performance evaluations and support skill-building and cross-training. Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Quality & Safety:

Ensure compliance with all safety policies and regulatory requirements. Address non-conformances and implement corrective actions. Promote a zero-defect mindset and safe work environment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Quality to resolve issues and optimize flow. Participate in planning meetings to align capacity, staffing, and material needs. Communicate production status, risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Automotive, Mechanical Engineering or similar Experience in manufacturing supervision or team leadership. Strong understanding of internal combustion engines: how they work, components Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles. Ability to lead teams and manage performance. Strong communication and organizational skills.

Preferred:

Background in automotive, aerospace, industrial, or low-volume/high-complexity manufacturing. Experience with value stream mapping or managing end-to-end production flow. Lean or Six Sigma certifications.

Success Looks Like:

Stable, predictable production flow. Engaged team with clear performance ownership. Continuous improvement initiatives delivering measurable results. Strong alignment across production, quality, and supply chain. Safe, clean, and organized work environment.