Lean Manufacturing Manager

Description

Corsa Performance | Full-Time | Berea, OH

Precision parts. Skilled people. Real careers.

Race Winning Brands (RWB) is a leading manufacturer of high-performance parts for the automotive and powersports markets, covering engine, transmission, electronics and complementary components. With proud roots in US manufacturing, our family of iconic brands is trusted by enthusiasts, engine builders and racers alike. We’re committed to unwavering quality, passionate about performance and proud to give back to our communities.

CORSA Performance builds high-performance exhaust systems, headers and air intakes for car and truck enthusiasts, featuring its signature Reflective Sound Cancellation (RSC) technology and backed by a lifetime warranty. Sister brand Volant makes cold air intakes and filtration for trucks, SUVs and performance cars. Together, their mission is simple: make drivers happy.

The Lean Manufacturing Manager role owns daily output, safety, and quality on the shop floor while driving continuous improvement that reduces cost, waste, and lead time. The ideal candidate is a practical leader who can coach a team, solve problems at the source, and turn lean principles into measurable results.

• Put safety first and never pass on a defect, no matter what leaves your hands.
• Work like a pit crew and bring innovation to finding better, faster and smarter ways to work.

• Ensure compliance with all company safety, environmental, regulatory, and operational guidelines; communicate expectations, lead safety meetings, and investigate and document incidents.
• Support quality goals by implementing corrective actions and ensuring adherence to quality standards.

• Manage manufacturing processes, assets, and workforce to run efficient operations and meet daily production targets.
• Monitor manufacturing metrics and workflow efficiency, identify bottlenecks, and resolve problems.
• Partner with maintenance to plan and schedule equipment downtime while sustaining production output.
• Maintain accurate records, including time and attendance, shop floor job labor, and performance documentation.

• Lead lean initiatives and evaluate their impact on cost, quality, and delivery.
• Analyze production workflows, workspace layout, and resource use to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Drive cost improvement by lowering manufacturing expenses, improving efficiency, and reducing production times.
• Help develop and revise operating procedures and lead management-of-change initiatives.
• Provide design-for-manufacturability input and participate in cross-functional projects.

• Manage staffing, including workforce planning, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding, and recommend staffing adjustments based on business needs.
• Supervise, coach, and manage day-to-day performance, including performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and development plans.
• Identify training needs and promote skill development, cross-training, and required certifications to build a flexible, capable workforce.

• Passion for what you do and pride in your work.
• A commitment to showing up, following through and doing the right thing.
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering, operations management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, including 3+ years supervising production employees.
• Proven track record applying lean tools such as 5S, value stream mapping, kaizen, standard work, SMED, and kanban.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA requirements and shop floor safety practices.
• Comfort with production…