Lean Manufacturing Ops Leader

Jobtailor; Mocksville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amarr, a manufacturing leader, seeks an experienced operations executive to drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives on the shop floor in Mocksville, NC. You will coach supervisors, plan staffing and training, and champion Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across cross‑functional teams.

The role requires 5–10 years of leadership in manufacturing, a strong culture of accountability and inclusion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience including safety, quality, and team development.
• Proven ability to lead through influence and foster an inclusive, respectful workplace.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Operational Excellence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems.
• Green Belt certification.
• Ability to travel occasionally and lift up to 45 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Establish performance expectations and ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Monitor operational performance and foster ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Empower team members to identify opportunities, solve problems, and contribute to operational improvements.
• Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate Operations Supervisors.
• Develop staffing, training, and retention plans.
• Foster a culture of caring, transparency, engagement, collaboration, accountability, and mutual respect.
• Mentor and develop future leaders through coaching, growth opportunities, succession planning, and feedback.
• Promote an inclusive work environment and employee involvement in decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote safe work practices and employee well-being.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive sustainable improvements in productivity, efficiency, and manufacturing capability.
• Build cross-functional relationships to achieve plant objectives.
• Lead cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.
• Manage labor, material, and controllable costs to support budget and profitability goals.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Operational Excellence

Manufacturing Leadership

Team Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing Business Systems

Lean Tools

5S Methodology

Cross-Functional Project Management

Job description

Amarr, a manufacturing leader, seeks an experienced operations executive to drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives on the shop floor in Mocksville, NC. You will coach supervisors, plan staffing and training, and champion Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across cross‑functional teams.

The role requires 5–10 years of leadership in manufacturing, a strong culture of accountability and inclusion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.