KPI-Driven Onsite Plant Operations Leader

Horsepower Automotive Group; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Employee discount

On-site role in Chandler, AZ

Job summary

Horsepower Automotive Group is seeking an hands-on Assistant Plant Manager in Chandler, AZ to lead daily manufacturing operations. You will partner with the Plant Manager to set schedules, manage 80+ associates, and turn KPI data into actionable improvements on the shop floor.

The role focuses on safety, quality, throughput, and cost, with a direct impact on plant performance and teamwork across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 5-7+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years of managerial experience in a plant or manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading a team of 80+ employees.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Ability to read, analyze, and apply technical procedures and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct day-to-day production operations on the plant floor.
• Build the production schedule with cross-functional partners.
• Manage crews, activities, and resources to hit production goals.
• Own uptime and assist with maintenance planning for equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce costs and increase throughput.
• Lead safety, training, and compliance across the team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

People leadership

Process improvement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CPR Certification/First Aid (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Horsepower Automotive Group is seeking an hands-on Assistant Plant Manager in Chandler, AZ to lead daily manufacturing operations. You will partner with the Plant Manager to set schedules, manage 80+ associates, and turn KPI data into actionable improvements on the shop floor.

The role focuses on safety, quality, throughput, and cost, with a direct impact on plant performance and teamwork across departments.