Description

• Lead daily production activities while fostering a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a hands-on leader who is actively present on the production floor rather than behind a desk.
• Utilize your manufacturing knowledge to understand and support production processes, equipment, and product flow.
• Drive key performance metrics including safety, quality, machine efficiency, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Balance operational priorities with employee coaching, development, and engagement.
• Support capacity planning and staffing activities to meet customer demands and production schedules.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements that drive operational excellence.
• Provide guidance on staffing, training, performance management, and employee relations.
• Support and engage with forklift operators and production associates to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Use critical thinking and sound judgment to make decisions, take ownership of outcomes, and drive accountability within the team.
• Manage workforce administration responsibilities such as timekeeping, attendance tracking, vacation approvals, and employee scheduling.
• Utilize systems such as SAP and Microsoft Office to support daily operations and reporting.

What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of production processes and manufacturing operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with Workday or similar HR/timekeeping systems.
• Forklift operation knowledge or experience working closely with material handling teams.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A hands-on leadership style and willingness to be actively engaged on the production floor.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands.
• The ability to work independently while effectively leading and motivating a team.
• A demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and employee well-being.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Accountability and confidence in making and standing behind decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with employees at all levels.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, plant operations, quality standards, and production metrics.
• Strong communication and coaching skills focused on developing high-performing teams.

Work Environment

• Primarily based in a manufacturing production environment with some office responsibilities.
• This is an active, interactive role that requires significant time spent on the production floor.
• Frequent walking, standing, and engagement with employees throughout the facility.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Why Join ORBIS?

At ORBIS, you'll have the opportunity to lead a team, make an immediate impact on operations, and help drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys being where the action is and developing people while delivering results, we'd love to hear from you.