Lean Shop-Floor Operations Lead

Location: Georgetown, SC 29440
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Manufacturing

• Do you naturally organize teams and balance staffing across workstations to hit plan?
• Are you energized by tracking schedules, output, efficiency, and first-pass quality?
• Can you spot a delay or equipment issue early and rally the right people to fix it?
• Do you coach by exampletraining new employees on jobs, equipment, safety, and expectations?
• Will you hold the line on OSHA rules, PPE, and lockout/tagout without compromise?
• Can you lead clear shift huddles, communicate goals, and follow through with accurate reports?
• Are you passionate about Lean, 5S, and eliminating waste and downtime?

• Supervise day-to-day activities of production employees and keep the team aligned to plan.
• Assign operators to the right stations and ensure proper coverage throughout the shift.
• Monitor schedules, throughput, efficiency metrics, and product quality.
• Hit production goals while meeting all customer requirements for quality and delivery.
• Lead from the floorcoach, support, and remove obstacles for team members.
• Train new hires on tasks, equipment operation, safety procedures, and company standards.
• Track attendance and performance; reinforce procedures and productivity expectations.
• Identify delays, equipment problems, and quality issues; partner across functions to resolve.
• Coordinate with Maintenance on breakdown response and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Uphold OSHA, PPE, and lockout/tagout requirements and all company safety policies.
• Run shift meetings to share goals, safety topics, and updates.
• Complete production reports and required employee documentation on time and accurately.
• Drive continuous improvement to cut waste, reduce downtime, and boost output.
• Keep the production area clean, organized, and safe.
• Communicate effectively with management, Quality, Maintenance, Shipping, and other departments.

• Prior production supervisory or manufacturing leadership experience (required).
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing and production operations.
• Experience supervising and training production personnel.
• Strong leadership, clear communication, and practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and make timely decisions.
• Knowledge of OSHA and workplace safety standards.
• Hands-on Lean capability with 5S and continuous improvement (required).
• Basic computer proficiency and comfort with production documentation.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Reliable, organized, safety-focused, and confident enforcing accountability.

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