Production Group Leader

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

The Production Leader plays a critical role in supporting automated manufacturing operations by ensuring production systems people and processes operate together effectively. This role partners closely with Operations Maintenance Engineering Quality and Planning teams to deliver stable production performance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The role helps drive operational excellence by balancing people leadership technical

guidance and rapid decision-making in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Do you have what it takes

• Bachelors 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!

Compensation

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 youre interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Whats in it for you

Here are some of what to expect:

FamilyCareLeave 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 youll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

ColleagueDiscount We know youll 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 youll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Your workplace When you join the team youll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

We strive to create a diverse dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group where everyone feels safe valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex gender identity or expression race/ethnicity national origin sexual orientation disability age religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Childrens Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Childrens Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

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