Description Driving Operations Excellence Through Leadership and Innovation Step into a dynamic leadership role where you’ll be at the heart of our operations—driving performance, innovation, and efficiency. In this role, you’ll lead the charge in delivering on-time, high-quality products while continuously elevating manufacturing performance. You’ll champion lean principles, optimize resources, and build a thriving, engaged team culture where people and productivity excel together. If you’re passionate about operational excellence, team development, and making a measurable impact, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of our manufacturing success. What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities) Lead the Operation • Take ownership of manufacturing output—ensuring production runs efficiently, stays on schedule, and consistently meets customer expectations. • Proactively adjust staffing, equipment, and workflows to keep operations running at peak performance. • Maintain strong visibility on the floor, building trust and engagement with your team across all shifts. Drive Continuous Improvement • Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and elevate quality. • Analyze metrics and performance data to identify opportunities and implement meaningful, lasting improvements. • Stay ahead of operational challenges and lead solutions that drive efficiency and cost leadership. Build & Develop High-Performing Teams • Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and elevate quality. • Create a positive, accountable work environment where safety, collaboration, and performance thrive. • Recognize and motivate employees to meet key performance indicators (KPIs) and exceed expectations. Ensure Quality & Safety Excellence • Partner with Quality teams to maintain world-class standards and quickly resolve any issues. • Lead a safety-first culture - ensuring compliance, conducting training, and investigating incidents with urgency and care. • Uphold high standards of compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Collaborate & Execute • Work cross-functionally with other departments to solve problems and improve overall business performance. • Set strategic departmental goals and execute plans that align with broader organizational objectives. • Oversee daily operations, assign work, and ensure all processes run smoothly and effectively. What You Bring (Qualifications) • Bachelor’s degree (Engineering preferred) • 3–5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment • Strong understanding of production processes, capacity planning, and equipment utilization • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings • Proven ability to motivate teams, improve KPIs, and drive plant profitability • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills • Highly organized with strong time management and planning abilities • Experience with Lean / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement (a plus) Physical & Work Requirements • Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility as needed • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs • Willingness to travel as required Why This Role is Exciting • Make a real impact on operations, people, and performance • Lead continuous improvement initiatives that drive innovation • Build and mentor a team that you can be proud of • Be part of a culture focused on excellence, growth, and collaboration Requirements • Bachelor’s degree required – technical degree preferred • 3-5 years’ supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment • Ability to read engineering drawings • Experience with capacity planning, from a people and equipment perspective • Able to train and motivate employees to create quality product, increase KPI's and growth the profitability of this plant. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with professional presentation and negotiation skills • Must be flexible, innovative and comfortable in setting own priorities • Polished presentation, business acumen and facilitation skills • Good understanding of lean manufacturing principles • Experience with high volume manufacturing operations • Strong organization and planning skills • Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time • Must be able to lift 50lb • Fluent written and spoken English • Working knowledge of continuous improvement or lean manufacturing a plus • Authorized to work in the US • Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus. • Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus