Lean Production & Process Optimization Manager

Energy Innovation Corp; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Growth Partners is seeking a Production Manager in Ames, IA to translate inputs into strategic briefs and standardize cross‑office processes. You will drive continuous improvement, owning decision points between QA and TPM while aligning the Ames P&L across teams.

The role emphasizes metrology, lean manufacturing, and a collaborative approach, with a compensation band between $99,000 and $138,000 plus a benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of metrology and lean manufacturing.
• Attention to detail and collaborative mindset.
• Ability to own and communicate decisions in IA markets.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative inputs into clear strategy briefs.
• Stitch together flexibility and quality assurance workflows previously managed by email.
• Coordinate with regional offices to standardize processes across IA.
• Turn a recurring exception into a self-handling rule in the system.
• Track project budgets and flag variances before they escalate.
• Knit together the Ames, IA P&L from pieces owned by three teams.
• Sit between QA and TPM teams to make the call when needed.

Skills

Metrology

Lean Manufacturing

Attention to detail

Decision making

Reading a room

Accountability

Job description

Capital Growth Partners is seeking a Production Manager in Ames, IA to translate inputs into strategic briefs and standardize cross‑office processes. You will drive continuous improvement, owning decision points between QA and TPM while aligning the Ames P&L across teams.

The role emphasizes metrology, lean manufacturing, and a collaborative approach, with a compensation band between $99,000 and $138,000 plus a benefits package.