Production and Lean Transformation Manager

Talis Group•Jeffersonville, IN

About The Position

Talis Group’s client is a manufacturer in the Jeffersonville area specializing in custom wood products. The company is hiring a hands-on production leader to lead production operations, develop employees, and build a culture of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. The manufacturing environment is high-mix, low-volume, and make-to-order, where flexibility, quality, and dependable delivery are essential. The organization is strengthening its manufacturing systems, developing frontline leadership, and improving production flow through Lean principles and Theory of Constraints (TOC). This is a people-first organization that values employee input, teamwork, open communication, and employee development. The role offers the opportunity to shape production processes, develop employees, and improve operational performance in a collaborative workplace that emphasizes work-life balance. The company operates one shift, with a stated 40–45-hour work week and no weekends. The benefit package includes health, dental, vision, HSA, life, disability, and PTO. The salary range is $110,000–$150,000, based on experience.

Requirements

Progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including leading production teams and developing frontline supervisors or Team Leaders; 3+ years preferred.
Demonstrated success implementing Lean manufacturing principles, standardized work, and continuous improvement initiatives with measurable results.
Ability to coach, motivate, and develop employees while building strong, accountable leadership teams.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and drive improvements using data and sound judgment.
Demonstrated leadership experience and measurable results are highly valued.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related discipline preferred.
Experience in high-mix, low-volume, make-to-order, or custom manufacturing environments preferred.
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead daily manufacturing operations through Team Leaders and production Associates, maintaining accountability for safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.
Develop and coach Team Leaders, strengthening leadership capabilities, employee engagement, problem-solving skills, and accountability.
Maintain a strong presence on the production floor, working directly with employees to identify improvement opportunities and drive results.
Build and sustain a Lean manufacturing environment using standardized work, visual management, workplace organization, and structured problem solving.
Apply Theory of Constraints (TOC) principles to identify production bottlenecks, improve throughput, manage work-in-process, and reduce manufacturing lead times.
Improve manufacturing flow, labor planning, material availability, and equipment reliability while maintaining flexibility for custom production.
Partner with Scheduling, Purchasing, Engineering/Continuous Improvement, Maintenance, Quality, Customer Service, and Shipping to align priorities and resolve production challenges.
Develop employee training programs, skills matrices, and cross-training opportunities to strengthen workforce capabilities and improve process consistency.
Monitor key performance indicators and use production data, root-cause analysis, and employee input to eliminate recurring problems and drive measurable improvements.
Support equipment, tooling, layout, and process improvements while building a workplace culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.