Data-Driven Operations Leader: Lean Transformation

American Seating Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

American Seating Company in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a General Manager to lead lean manufacturing initiatives and drive safety, quality, and cost improvements. You will supervise an operations team, partner with department heads, and implement strategic changes across processes to meet demanding targets.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of leadership experience, a Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred), and a track record of deploying cost-saving initiatives and process transformations in a

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; education equivalency rules apply.
• Master’s in Operations, Engineering, or MBA preferred.
• 8 years of leadership/management experience, incl. 4 years in operations and 2 years supervising production.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing systems, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements.
• Deploy cost-saving initiatives to meet budgets and income goals.
• Analyze data and performance metrics to guide decisions.
• Lead process transformations with stakeholder buy-in and clear ownership.
• Collaborate with department heads to drive cross-functional process enhancements.
• Direct supervision of operations teams to meet service level standards.
• Lead HR development, training, and succession planning.
• Manage operational risks and ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Data analysis

Process mapping

Root cause analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-functional leadership

Coaching / leadership

Meeting deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's in Operations or MBA (preferred)

Job description

American Seating Company in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a General Manager to lead lean manufacturing initiatives and drive safety, quality, and cost improvements. You will supervise an operations team, partner with department heads, and implement strategic changes across processes to meet demanding targets.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of leadership experience, a Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred), and a track record of deploying cost-saving initiatives and process transformations in a