Coordinate activities among Operations, Maintenance, Technical, Quality Control, and Planning departments to maintain operational continuity.
Monitor production metrics such as OEE, downtime, scrap, efficiency, and system performance while driving corrective actions when needed.
Oversee automation systems through MES, SCADA, HMI, and related digital platforms to identify and respond to operational disruptions.
Lead critical issue response and structured problem-solving activities for downtime, quality concerns, and process instability.
Coach and develop frontline operators and technicians to build capability in automated manufacturing environments.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, production flow, and operational efficiency.
Ensure alignment to safety standards, operational procedures, and shift handover processes.
Play your part in the team succeeding.
guidance, and rapid decision-making in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Do you have what it takes?
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automation, mechatronics, manufacturing engineering, technical operations, or production management.
Extensive experience in manufacturing or production operations.
Experience leading teams in a production or automated manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of production important metrics including OEE, downtime, throughput, and scrap.
Hands-on experience with automated equipment, robotics, PLC-controlled systems, or material handling systems.
Experience with MES, SCADA, HMI, or production monitoring systems.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced operational environments.
Ability to coordinate multi-functional teams during operational issues or production disruptions.
Strong communication, coaching, and team development skills.
Preference
Experience in highly automated or Industry 4.0 manufacturing environments.
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
Experience supporting production ramp-ups or changeovers.
Knowledge of structured problem-solving tools such as PDCA, A3, or 5-Why.
Experience in consumer goods, automotive, plastics, electronics, or sophisticated manufacturing industries.
Previous experience working with digital manufacturing systems and automation analytics.
Additional
Ability to work onsite five days each week.
Relocation assistance will not be offered for this position.
Ability to travel globally.
Join our Team!
Benefits
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.What's in it for you?Here are some of what to expect:Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.Insurances - All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.Wellbeing - We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are basedColleague Discount - We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus schemeYour workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 daysEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonus
Additional Information
Job Description
Would you like to manage a team of employees in the new highly automated manufacturing LEGO site in Virginia?
The Production Group Leader will lead daily operations across highly automated manufacturing lines to ensure safe, stable, and efficient execution of the production plan.
Lego · Richmond