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# Production System Manager

- **Company:** Shape Corp
- **Location:** Athens, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7dae6957457d5298

## About the Role

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

 * Minimum 3, preferably 5 years of lean (Toyota production system) implementation experience at a production facility
 * Experience in applying lean (TPS) tools to improve plant / site performance required.
 * Working knowledge of various lean tools like std work, MIFC, SMED, pull system, Kaizen, Hoshin etc.
 * Bachelors degree in engineering / supply chain management field required.
 * Good interpersonal skills and training skills. Experience in training teams on lean methodologies ad leading Kaizen
 * Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
 * Travel is occasionally required, up to 10% of the time.

## Description

Using his / her lean experience, candidate will coach and support the management team in the application of SES methodologies and tools. Through his / her active participation on the shopfloor, will provide training and coaching to plant personnel at all levels of the organization., * Report to plant manager and co ordiate with division and corp SES managers to develop knowledge of corp standards and best practices.

 * Act as a champion and leader for SES principles inside the plant.
 * Transfer their lean knowledge and experience to plant team through shopfloor improvement activities.
 * Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.

Continuous Improvement/ Lean Support/ Development

 * Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
 * Support plant problem solving teams to ensure the production of quality parts and a safe working environment.
 * Identify and assist in implementing cost reductions on the shop floor.
 * Develop and sustain supervisor, team leader and team member training and development.

Launch

 * Utilize lean tools to map the process and provide inputs to sales team as needed on machine utilization, space and labor requirements
 * Develop standardized work standards and line balancing for new programs along with manufacturing engineers
 * Participate in regular launch team meetings and ensure lean guidelines are followed
 * Continuously challenge maturation activities and identify opportunities to reduce maturation time.