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Operations Group Lead

CrossFire Group
  • Warsaw, IN
  • Quick Apply
6 days ago

Job Description

Operations Group Lead

Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Operations Group Lead to oversee day-to-day production activities within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for supervising production associates and team leads, driving safety, quality, productivity, and delivery performance while ensuring efficient and consistent operations. The Operations Group Lead serves as a key partner to Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to support stable production processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and supervise production associates and team leads to achieve daily production goals and operational targets.
  • Promote and enforce a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Execute production schedules while managing staffing levels and balancing labor resources to meet production demands.
  • Monitor and improve performance across key operational metrics, including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People.
  • Conduct daily production meetings, shift change communications, and team huddles to ensure alignment and accountability.
  • Identify production issues and lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and problem-solving activities.
  • Escalate complex production challenges appropriately and coordinate resolution efforts across functional teams.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on process improvements, standard work updates, process controls, and equipment changes.
  • Partner with Quality and Maintenance teams to address equipment downtime, quality concerns, defects, and rework issues.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop team members to enhance skills, engagement, performance, and leadership capability.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and reporting related to production performance, safety incidents, quality concerns, and workforce metrics.
  • Foster a positive, accountable, and high-performing work environment focused on operational excellence.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive, industrial, or high-volume manufacturing operations.
  • At least 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience in a production environment.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production flow, and operational performance management.
  • Experience leading teams in a fast-paced, safety-focused manufacturing setting.
  • Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple departments.
  • Ability to prioritize competing demands, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in a dynamic production environment.
  • Comfortable spending the majority of the workday on the manufacturing floor.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting Body-in-White (BIW), welding, assembly, fabrication, or other highly automated manufacturing operations.
  • Knowledge of PFMEA development, control plans, process validation, and production readiness activities.
  • Familiarity with production systems, automated equipment, robotics, and manufacturing performance metrics.
  • Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, A3, Root Cause Analysis, or similar techniques.
Work Environment
This position operates primarily within a manufacturing facility and requires frequent interaction with production equipment, automated systems, and cross-functional teams. The role requires a highly visible floor presence and active engagement with production personnel to support operational goals, workforce development, and continuous improvement efforts.

Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to play a key role in a growing manufacturing operation where leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement are valued. You'll have the ability to make a direct impact on production performance, employee development, and overall operational success while working alongside a collaborative and innovative team.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationWarsaw, IN

Skills

  • 8Dunmatched
  • Business Performance Managementunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Metricsunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Operations Planningunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Control Engineeringunmatched
  • Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)unmatched
  • Process Flowunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Process Validationunmatched
  • Production Managementunmatched
  • Production Scheduleunmatched
  • Production Supportunmatched
  • Production Systemsunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Roboticsunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Staff Developmentunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Validation Planunmatched
  • Weldingunmatched

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