Plant Leader: Lean Operations & Continuous Improvement

The Richmond Group USA; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Richmond Group USA is partnering with a major manufacturer to identify a Plant Manager for a key operation in the Montgomery, AL area. This hands-on leadership role focuses on driving performance, leading teams, and advancing operational excellence across a critical value stream.

This role is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives at the intersection of lean leadership, people development, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering or related technical discipline preferred.
• Experience leading manufacturing operations and value stream management.
• Proven track record in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence tools.

Responsibilities

• Own plant performance and KPI delivery.
• Optimize flow and production throughput.
• Improve safety and product quality across the value stream.
• Lead initiatives balancing day-to-day execution with long-term growth.

Skills

Lean leadership

People development

Process improvement

KPI management

Change leadership

Safety & quality focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

The Richmond Group USA is partnering with a major manufacturer to identify a Plant Manager for a key operation in the Montgomery, AL area. This hands-on leadership role focuses on driving performance, leading teams, and advancing operational excellence across a critical value stream.

This role is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives at the intersection of lean leadership, people development, and process improvement.