Lean Plant Manager - Manufacturing Excellence (Yuma)

Associated Materials Innovations; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Materials Innovations seeks a Plant Manager - Manufacturing Operations to lead lean transformation across the site, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements. You will guide a high-performance team, develop talent, and align cross-functional stakeholders with an ambitious operating roadmap.

The role emphasizes structured deployment of lean practices, strong leadership, and the ability to translate strategy into practical actions that elevate overall plant performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is required; graduate degree desirable.
• Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement in operations.
• Excellent leadership and ability to coach and develop the organization.
• Engaged and engaging approach with high standards for self and others.
• Able to operate effectively on the shop floor and in the boardroom.

Responsibilities

• Build the required operational and human capital capability.
• Develop an environment of success where people bring their best every day.
• Drive consistent process deployment at the plant.
• Learn from other operations inside and outside the company.
• Develop an organization capable of significant and sustained improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost using lean methods (e.g., 5S, SMED, TPS).

Skills

Engineering leadership

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Change management

Interpersonal skills

Boardroom savvy

People development

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Graduate degree desirable

Job description

Associated Materials Innovations seeks a Plant Manager - Manufacturing Operations to lead lean transformation across the site, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements. You will guide a high-performance team, develop talent, and align cross-functional stakeholders with an ambitious operating roadmap.

The role emphasizes structured deployment of lean practices, strong leadership, and the ability to translate strategy into practical actions that elevate overall plant performance.