Lean Manufacturing Manager
About The Position
Race Winning Brands (RWB) is the leading manufacturer of racing and high-performance parts sold to automotive and powersports markets. We are seeking a Lean Manufacturing Manager for our Corsa Performance facility in Berea, Ohio. This is an on-site position. Ensure compliance with all company safety, environmental, regulatory, and operational guidelines; communicate expectations, conduct safety meetings, and investigate and document incidents. Support quality goals by implementing corrective actions and adherence to quality standards. Manage manufacturing processes, assets, and workforce to support efficient operations to achieve daily production targets. Monitor manufacturing metrics and workflow efficiency; identify bottlenecks and solve problems. Analyze production workflows, workspace design, and resources use to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Participate in the development and revision of operating procedures and management of change initiatives to support operational improvements. Drive cost improvement by reducing manufacturing expenses, improving efficiency and reducing production times. Contribute design-for-manufacturability input and take part in cross-functional projects. Collaborate with maintenance, plan and schedule equipment downtime, while supporting production output. Lead lean initiatives and evaluate the impact against cost, quality and delivery expectations. Maintain accurate records including time and attendance, shop floor job labor, and performance documentation. Manage staffing activities including workforce planning, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and recommend staffing adjustments based on business needs. Supervise, coach and manage day-to-day performance including performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and development planning. Identify training needs and promote skill development, cross-training, and required certifications to maintain a flexible and capable workforce.
Requirements
- Degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
- Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Prior leadership experience.
- Knowledge of MIG and TIG welding, along with general metal fabrication.
- Experience managing in a continuous improvement environment and implementing Lean principles.
- Excellent written and oral communication and people skills.
- Basic skills in Microsoft Office; intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Lean or Six Sigma (LSS) Certification, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all company safety, environmental, regulatory, and operational guidelines; communicate expectations, conduct safety meetings, and investigate and document incidents.
- Support quality goals by implementing corrective actions and adherence to quality standards.
- Manage manufacturing processes, assets, and workforce to support efficient operations to achieve daily production targets.
- Monitor manufacturing metrics and workflow efficiency; identify bottlenecks and solve problems.
- Analyze production workflows, workspace design, and resources use to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in the development and revision of operating procedures and management of change initiatives to support operational improvements.
- Drive cost improvement by reducing manufacturing expenses, improving efficiency and reducing production times.
- Contribute design-for-manufacturability input and take part in cross-functional projects.
- Collaborate with maintenance, plan and schedule equipment downtime, while supporting production output.
- Lead lean initiatives and evaluate the impact against cost, quality and delivery expectations.
- Maintain accurate records including time and attendance, shop floor job labor, and performance documentation.
- Manage staffing activities including workforce planning, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and recommend staffing adjustments based on business needs.
- Supervise, coach and manage day-to-day performance including performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and development planning.
- Identify training needs and promote skill development, cross-training, and required certifications to maintain a flexible and capable workforce.
Benefits
- Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance as of Day One
- Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance
- HSA with Employer Contributions
- 401(K) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Employee Wellness and Assistance Programs
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Up to 10 Paid Company Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
