MFG Lead

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Hyve Solutions is seeking a highly motivated and results‑driven Manufacturing Lead to provide frontline leadership within our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for coordinating daily production activities, driving operational performance, supporting employee development, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and productivity are achieved.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader with strong communication skills, technical expertise, and a passion for developing people and improving processes. This individual will serve as a critical link between production teams and leadership, helping to ensure operational goals are met while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Lead daily shift start‑up meetings to communicate production priorities, quality objectives, safety expectations, workflow updates, and operational goals.
• Coordinate and direct hourly personnel to ensure efficient execution of production schedules and department objectives.
• Monitor workflow throughout the manufacturing process to ensure optimal material movement and uninterrupted production flow.
• Serve as the department representative during production and shipping meetings when supervisory leadership is unavailable.
• Maintain awareness of changing business priorities and effectively communicate updates to production teams.

• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, increase productivity, enhance quality, and reduce operational inefficiencies.
• Analyze departmental performance metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement short‑term corrective actions and contingency plans to address operational challenges.
• Proactively identify production bottlenecks and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement sustainable solutions.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence.

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high‑performing team environment built on trust, accountability, and mutual respect.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and training to develop employee skills, improve performance, and support career growth.
• Maintain open and transparent communication regarding team goals, performance expectations, and accomplishments.
• Deliver constructive feedback that promotes professional development and continuous improvement.
• Recognize and celebrate employee achievements while addressing performance gaps in a timely and effective manner.
• Lead by example through professionalism, attendance, attitude, safety awareness, and performance excellence.

• Ensure adherence to Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPI), quality standards, and company procedures.
• Promote a culture of quality ownership and operational discipline throughout the department.
• Drive daily 5S activities and workplace organization initiatives to maintain a safe, efficient, and visually organized work environment.
• Escalate operational concerns and quality issues promptly to minimize production disruptions and customer impact.
• Support compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

• Prepare and communicate daily productivity, labor utilization, and operational performance reports.
• Provide updates to leadership regarding production status, quality concerns, staffing needs, and operational risks.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to support production objectives and drive issue resolution.

• Advanced understanding of Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPI) and manufacturing documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and develop employees on manufacturing processes, quality standards, and operational procedures.
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