Lean Manufacturing Manager in Berea, Ohio at Race Winning Brands

Lean Manufacturing Manager

Corsa Performance | Full-Time | Berea, OH

Precision parts. Skilled people. Real careers.

About Race Winning Brands:

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.

About the Brand:

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.

What you'll do:

• 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.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• 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.

Production & Operations

• 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.

Lean & Continuous Improvement

• 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.

People Leadership

• 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.

What you bring:

• 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 metrics, root cause analysis, and corrective action tools (8D, 5 Whys, fishbone).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Clear communicator who can lead on the floor and work across engineering, quality, maintenance, and supply chain.
• Experience in metal fabrication, welding, tube bending, or automotive aftermarket manufacturing.

Nice to have:

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Why RWB:

• Health, dental and vision insurance – effective day 1, with substantial company contribution to medical and dental premiums
• 9 paid holidays + paid Thank You Day(s) – effective day 1
• Paid time off
• 401(k) match up to 3.5% – eligible after 30 days, immediate vesting
• Employer HSA contributions – up to $1,100 a year
• Life insurance and short-term disability – 100% company paid
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts on products from our brands, including Corsa, Wiseco, JE Pistons, Manley and Rekluse
• Wellness program with medical premium credit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Prescription safety glasses and work boot reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• $1,000 referral bonus

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 lbs.
• Personal protective equipment is required including but not limited to gloves, safety glasses and hearing protection.

How We Hire:

We respect your time and move quickly. Our hiring process is simple: apply, talk with our team, and if it's a fit for us both, we'll make an offer so you can get started.

Ready to join the team? Apply to get started.