Plant Leader: Lean Ops & Continuous Improvement

Yoh Services LLC; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental & Vision Benefits

401K Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Yoh Services LLC is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the Sioux Falls manufacturing facility, ensuring safe, high‑performing operations and alignment with corporate strategy. You will oversee safety, quality, delivery, and cost while driving continuous improvement and talent development.

The role requires 7+ years of leadership in manufacturing, a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, and experience with Lean methods and capital projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• 3+ years leading a manufacturing operation or major functional area.
• Experience in a low-volume/high-mix manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management for all manufacturing operations at the Sioux Falls facility.
• Foster a culture where safety is the highest priority by ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and proactive safety initiatives.
• Lead and develop team members through coaching, performance management, recognition, and employee development.
• Drive operational excellence by achieving performance targets for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, and cost.
• Establish clear operational priorities and ensure production schedules are executed efficiently while meeting customer commitments.
• Monitor plant performance through KPIs and implement corrective actions to improve results.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste, improve processes, and increase operational efficiency.
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Customer Service, Human Resources, and Finance to resolve operational challenges and support business objectives.
• Lead workforce planning activities, including staffing, scheduling, training, and succession planning, to ensure the organization has the capability to meet current and future business needs.
• Develop and manage the plant operating budget, including labor, overtime, inventory, capital expenditures, and operating expenses.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Support new product introductions, process improvements, and capital investment projects.
• Promote employee engagement through regular communication, visibility on the production floor, and recognition of team accomplishments.
• Identify operational risks and develop mitigation plans to minimize business disruption.
• Share best practices and collaborate with leaders across other Client manufacturing locations to improve enterprise performance.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

ERP systems

Data analysis

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Yoh Services LLC is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the Sioux Falls manufacturing facility, ensuring safe, high‑performing operations and alignment with corporate strategy. You will oversee safety, quality, delivery, and cost while driving continuous improvement and talent development.

The role requires 7+ years of leadership in manufacturing, a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, and experience with Lean methods and capital projects.