Plant Leader: Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

Hayes Performance Systems; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee events & recognition programs

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Hayes Performance Systems in Mequon, WI, is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead our Mequon manufacturing operations. You will shape performance, grow leaders, and drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements across the plant.

Join a team focused on Lean, continuous improvement, and operational excellence, with opportunities to develop your people and impact costs and delivery across powersports, agriculture, construction, and industrial applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 7+ years leading manufacturing/Lean environments.
• Proven track record delivering measurable operational results.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Experience managing production KPIs, budgets, labor, capacity, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while prioritizing safety and results.
• Bonus: CPIM, Six Sigma, Lean, or related certification.

Responsibilities

• Set direction for plant operations with clear goals and measurable results.
• Build and develop a high-performing operations team through coaching and succession planning.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence on the production floor and foster strong relationships.
• Lead manufacturing and assembly to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost targets.
• Champion Lean, 6S and waste reduction across the operation.
• Use KPIs and data to identify opportunities and remove barriers for performance gains.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and HR to execute priorities.
• Plan labor, capacity, inventory, and resources to support demand and growth.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and company standards.
• Lead workforce planning, hiring, and development to strengthen capability.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Operations management

Team development

Safety & quality focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations

Job description

Hayes Performance Systems in Mequon, WI, is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead our Mequon manufacturing operations. You will shape performance, grow leaders, and drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements across the plant.

Join a team focused on Lean, continuous improvement, and operational excellence, with opportunities to develop your people and impact costs and delivery across powersports, agriculture, construction, and industrial applications.