Lean Production Supervisor - Continuous Improvement Lead

Operations Supervisor – The Toro Company This employee leads a production team on the 1st shift and has overall responsibility for performance and continuous improvement. The role includes planning and assigning work, training, performance management, facilitating problem solving, and administering policies. The supervisor performs other duties as assigned. What Will You Do? Direct efforts to ensure timely production and shipment of cost‑effective, high‑quality products. Assist with and communicate performance objectives, providing the context and meaningful targets for team members. Assist with establishing metrics regarding people, quality, delivery, cost and innovation; manage and encourage discussion pertinent to team members. Drive a structured continuous improvement process ensuring employee empowerment. Encourage the generation of improvement ideas for safety, quality and delivery or cost reduction. Assign responsibility for investigation and implementation of approved ideas. Provide feedback concerning idea closure. Facilitate the removal of improvement roadblocks. Conduct daily/weekly stand‑up meetings with team members to discuss issues, metrics, and the plan for the day and emphasize continuous improvement. Ensure cross‑training of team members to increase flexibility and coverage in the work area. Utilize and implement Lean and continuous‑improvement elements to identify, evaluate and pursue process improvement opportunities continuously. What Do You Need? Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or related technical field preferred. Demonstrated supervisory experience, preferably in Metal Fabrication. Enthusiasm for creating a World‑Class Continuous Improvement Process. Results‑driven and action‑oriented; strong problem‑solving and issue‑resolution skills. Excellent leadership and communication skills, along with the ability to make effective group presentations. Scope Directly supervise 15–35 non‑exempt hourly employees. Other Job‑Related Components Ability to work any shift. Negligible travel required. Computer skills including Microsoft Office. Benefits Dress for your day – employees are encouraged to maintain a casual, office‑plant blended environment. Wellness – physical well‑being, mental health, financial health, and other resources for every full‑time employee. Growth opportunities – tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities. Competitive salary – $80,000 – $90,000 annually based on skills, experience, education, and location. Additional compensation may include one‑time access to early pay via the View email address on click.appcast.io app. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non‑merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Toro Company