In PersonRelocation benefits may be available, as applicable.
Manufacturing & Production Operations
About the job
Requirements
An associate degree in manufacturing, industrial engineering, business, or another relevant technical field is required; a bachelor's degree in those fields is preferred.
At least 5 years of warehouse or manufacturing experience is required if degreed, or at least 7 years if non-degreed.
At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory or lead role is required.
Intermediate personal-computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, and experience with enterprise resource planning or manufacturing execution systems are required.
Ability to lead teams, influence others, and manage change is required.
Experience using SQDCM models to lead and unify teams is required.
Analytical and quantitative problem-solving ability is required.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production and capacity planning, scheduling, execution, and lean manufacturing principles is required.
Experience aligning process capability with internal or external customer requirements is required.
Ability to recognize waste or losses and identify solutions to reduce or minimize them is required.
Ability to work across all business functions and drive continuous improvement is required.
A valid driver's license is required.
Ability to navigate manufacturing environments with frequent walking, standing, and exposure to machinery is required.
Successful completion of a pre-hire drug screen and post-offer background screen is required.
Responsibilities
Oversee the daily operations of a designated production area to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale objectives.
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, leads, and production employees to achieve performance targets.
Monitor compliance with local policies, safety regulations, quality standards, and production schedules.
Ensure regulatory standards and company policies are understood and followed on the production floor.
Support supervisors in maintaining ISO 9000 quality standards and advanced product quality planning.
Oversee workforce planning and scheduling to optimize labor and equipment utilization.
Improve working conditions, production methods, equipment, and documented processes; remove barriers to production and resolve issues.
Encourage continuous improvement initiatives using support functions, lean manufacturing principles, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving techniques.
Analyze supervisory control and data acquisition data to identify trends, anomalies, and process-optimization opportunities.
Analyze key performance indicators including overall equipment effectiveness, scrap rate, labor efficiency, and downtime, and implement improvements.
Mentor supervisors in conducting process checks and monitoring performance to drive daily accountability.
Maintain accurate records and reports on production output, downtime, personnel performance, and safety incidents.
Ensure training programs remain effective and current for workforce development and regulatory compliance.
Lead or participate in cross-functional projects involving cost savings, capacity expansion, or process standardization.
Lead strategic and budgetary planning sessions and execute associated plans, including defining, aligning, and deploying leading and lagging metrics.
Support the collective bargaining process.
Maintain regular attendance and timeliness, interact effectively with others, and maintain frequent production-floor presence.
Desired Qualifications
Applied understanding of Six Sigma and a lean certification.
Operational familiarity with supervisory control and data acquisition systems.
Functional knowledge of ISO 9000.
Proficiency in advanced product quality planning.
Experience with automated storage and retrieval systems.
Bilingual skills.
ABOUT LOZIER
Every day, millions of people interact with Lozier products without even realizing it. From the shelving in retail stores to the storage systems powering warehouses and online fulfillment, our products keep retail moving. If you’ve shopped in a store or ordered online, chances are you’ve experienced what we build.
For 70 years and counting, Lozier Corporation has been the industry leader trusted by top brands across the country. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities nationwide, we combine innovation, advanced manufacturing, and a people-centric culture to shape the future of retail. At Lozier, you’ll join a team that designs industry-leading solutions, builds products retailers and warehouses depend on, and be part of a company that prioritizes growth and development of its workforce.
Want to learn more about our culture and what it's like to work at Lozier? Watch this short Come Work With Me video to hear directly from a team member about their experiences and what makes our company a great place to build a career.
BENEFITS AND SCHEDULE
Company bonus potential.
PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
Onsite Health Clinic.
401(k) with employer match.
Employee Assistance Program.
Educational Assistance Program.
Career Development Programs.
Casual dress.
Relocation benefits available, (as applicable).
Monday thru Friday schedule, weekends as needed. Limited off hour support across multiple shifts.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Area Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a designated production area to ensure safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale (SQDCM) objectives are met. This leadership role manages production teams, coordinates with support departments, and implements continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence. The Area Manager ensures efficient use of resources, adherence to company policies, and fosters a culture of accountability and teamwork through support, encouragement, and mentorship.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Demonstrate leadership by championing Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Values and living the Lozier Leadership Model.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of supervisors, leads, and production employees that apply diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals, meet or exceed performance targets, and move the organization forward.
Monitor and ensure compliance with local policies, safety regulations, quality standards, and production schedules.
Ensure all regulatory standards and company policies are understood, supported and followed on the production floor.
Support supervisors on maintaining advanced quality standards such as ISO 900 and advanced product quality planning (APQP).
Oversee workforce planning and scheduling to optimize labor and equipment utilization.
Maintain an environment conducive to continuous improvement, including recommending alternatives for improving working conditions, production methods, equipment, documented processes, remove barriers to production, and resolve issues quickly.
Encourage supervisors to drive continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging support functions to ensure process capabilities using lean manufacturing principles, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving techniques.
Analyze real-time and historical supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process optimization.
Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), scrap rate, labor efficiency, and downtime to identify and implement improvements.
Mentor supervisors to conduct process checks within areas of responsibility and monitor performance to ensure health of the process and drive daily accountability.
Maintain accurate records and reports on production output, downtime, personnel performance, and safety incidents.
Ensure training programs are effective and current to support workforce development and regulatory compliance.
Lead or participate in cross-functional projects focused on cost savings, capacity expansion, or process standardization.
Support a culture of accountability, engagement, and high performance to consistently achieve results under tough circumstances.
Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
Ability to work and interact well with others.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Lead strategic and budgetary planning sessions along with associated plan execution, including leading and lagging metric definition, alignment, and deployment.
May support collective bargaining process.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education:Associate degree in manufacturing, industrial engineering, business, or other relevant technical field is required. Bachelor degree in manufacturing, industrial engineering, business, or other relevant technical field preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of warehouse or manufacturing experience, if degreed. Minimum of 7 years of warehouse or manufacturing experience, if non-degreed. Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory or lead role is required.
Required Skills:
Intermediate PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook) and manufacturing systems (ERP/MES).
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence others, and manage change.
Proven experience utilizing SQDCM models to lead and unify teams.
Analytical/quantitative problem resolution.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production/capacity planning, scheduling, execution, and lean manufacturing principles.
Experience with aligning process capability to internal or external customer requirements.
Ability to recognize waste/losses and identifying solutions to reduce or minimize.
Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work as a team across all functionalities of the business.
Ability to drive continuous improvement.
Preferred Skills:
Applied understanding of Six Sigma. Lean certification preferred.
Operational familiarity of SCADA systems.
Functional knowledge of ISO 9000.
Proficient in APQP.
Demonstrated ability in automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS).
Bilingual skills.
SPECIAL DEMANDS
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Ability to navigate manufacturing environments, including frequent walking, standing, and exposure to machinery.
Requires frequent floor presence, including walking, standing, and collaboration with shift teams.
Occasional time spent working a flexible schedule depending on production needs.
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Lozier reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way desired and the essential job functions may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Successful completion of pre-hire drug screen and post offer background screen is required to obtain employment. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.