Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for Operations Supervisor
We are seeking a forward-thinking Operations Supervisor to lead daily operational execution while championing Lean transformation initiatives across the facility. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with a passion for continuous improvement, employee engagement, and driving sustainable change through Lean principles. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, brings a servant leadership approach, and has a proven ability to deliver results through process discipline and people development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise day-to-day operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are consistently met or exceeded.
- Implement and sustain Lean initiatives such as 5S, Kaizen, standard work, visual management, and waste elimination within assigned areas.
- Train, coach, and mentor team members on Lean tools and methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee empowerment.
- Identify operational bottlenecks, perform root cause analysis, and develop action plans to improve workflow efficiency and eliminate non-value-added activities.
- Use data to monitor KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and drive accountability through daily Gemba walks, tier meetings, and visual boards.
- Lead cross-functional improvement events (Kaizen, A3 problem solving) with measurable outcomes tied to throughput, quality, and cost reduction.
- Collaborate with leadership, engineering, and CI teams to align Lean projects with broader business goals and operational strategies.
- Promote a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with all safety policies, training requirements, and proactive hazard identification.
- Support talent development through performance feedback, coaching, and career pathing for frontline associates.
Qualifications:
- 3-5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or operations environments.
- Proven success leading or participating in Lean transformation efforts.
- Strong working knowledge of Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, A3, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, and Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone).
- Experience analyzing operational data and using metrics to drive performance and process improvement.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency in ERP/WMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Yellow/Green Belt or higher) is a plus.