Manufacturing Production Leader

M.C. Dean, Inc•Caroline County , MD

16h

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Production Leader at M.C. Dean, you will oversee the end-to-end manufacturing process, from raw materials to finished products, with a focus on continuous improvement, efficiency, and operational excellence. You will manage the manufacturing value stream, coordinate with cross-functional teams, lead and develop team members, and help ensure products meet established quality standards. The role also contributes to long-term manufacturing strategy and identifies opportunities to expand capacity and improve manufacturing technology.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience.
Proven experience in a manufacturing leadership role, with a focus on value stream management.
Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of the manufacturing value stream, from raw material acquisition through product delivery.
Develop and implement strategies to improve value stream efficiency, reduce lead times, and increase productivity.
Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for waste reduction, process optimization, and cost savings.
Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to improve operations.
Collaborate with production, quality assurance, engineering, and supply chain teams to coordinate work and address challenges.
Establish key performance indicators, monitor and report performance metrics, and use data-driven decision-making to identify improvements.
Lead, mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing team while fostering accountability, teamwork, and individual growth.
Work with quality assurance to ensure products meet or exceed quality standards and maintain quality control procedures.
Manage manpower, equipment, and materials to meet production demands.
Collaborate with procurement to support a stable and cost-effective supply chain.
Contribute to long-term manufacturing strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Identify opportunities for capacity expansion and improvements in manufacturing technology.