58+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or production operations with demonstrated ownership of operational performance outcomes.
Proven experience leading operations in a light manufacturing and warehouse environment, including production, material flow, inventory management, and facility operations.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing or warehouse operations leadership.
Demonstrated application of Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, line flow optimization, Kanban systems, standard work, and line balancing, with measurable improvements in efficiency and throughput.
Strong working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma principles and structured problem-solving tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams, A3, DMAIC, and 8D.
Proven ability to manage and improve operational performance using KPIs, metrics, and data-driven decision-making.
Experience calculating and analyzing key operational metrics, including efficiency, cycle time, First Pass Yield (FPY), Defects per Unit (DPU), On-Time In Full (OTIF), and inventory performance.
Demonstrated experience conducting time studies, cycle time analysis, and labor modeling to establish standards and improve productivity.
Strong understanding of production flow, capacity planning, bottleneck identification, and throughput optimization.
Experience managing production and warehouse teams, including supervisors and frontline employees, with responsibility for performance, engagement, and development.
Working knowledge of manufacturing, warehousing, plant housekeeping, and facility maintenance operations.
Bachelors degree in engineering, operations management, supply chain, mathematics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Lean Six Sigma certification at Green Belt level or higher, or demonstrated equivalent experience applying structured continuous improvement methodologies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook, along with experience using ERP/MRP systems to analyze data, generate reports, and support data-driven decision-making.
Demonstrated commitment to safety procedures and safe work practices in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.
Experience with Lean manufacturing tools such as 5S, line balancing, Kanban, and manufacturing layout redesign.
Familiarity with safety procedures and rules related to shop floor and warehouse operations.
Experience implementing and managing KPIs and dashboard-based performance reporting.
Ability to improve operational visibility through digital systems, dashboards, and reporting tools.
The position requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, and move throughout the facility for extended periods