Lean Operations Leader — Scale Manufacturing & KPIs

Gradian Thermal Solutions; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental plans

Disability insurance

HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care plans

8 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays,

Generous PTO policy

401k matching

Company paid events

Annual safety shoe allowance

Education assistance program

Job summary

MAS HVAC in Maple Grove, MN, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily operations and drive Lean initiatives across our production facility. You will oversee safety, quality, delivery, and cost, and mentor teams toward KPI targets in a rapidly expanding PE-backed environment.

Responsibilities include implementing 5S, value-stream mapping, standardized work, and data-driven improvement. A BS in a related field and 10+ years of leadership in manufacturing are required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in operations, production, or plant management.
• Lean manufacturing experience in a production environment.
• Experience driving KPIs and operational performance improvements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and data analysis tools.
• Preferred: experience establishing new manufacturing lines and HVAC industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations with safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with goals, applying Lean principles.
• Monitor KPIs and lead teams to meet targets across safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Lead Lean initiatives: 5S, Kaizen, value-stream mapping, root-cause analysis.
• Lead, mentor, and coach operations staff to achieve high performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business priorities.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP proficiency

Education

BS in Operations Management

Engineering

MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Operational software

Job description

MAS HVAC in Maple Grove, MN, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily operations and drive Lean initiatives across our production facility. You will oversee safety, quality, delivery, and cost, and mentor teams toward KPI targets in a rapidly expanding PE-backed environment.

Responsibilities include implementing 5S, value-stream mapping, standardized work, and data-driven improvement. A BS in a related field and 10+ years of leadership in manufacturing are required.