Plant Manager - Lean Manufacturing & Safety Leader

Aaf-International; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AAF International seeks a Plant Manager for Washington, NC to lead a multi-functional team in achieving production goals while upholding safety and environmental standards. The role drives Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement to deliver quality products and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of plant leadership in manufacturing, strong budgeting and cross-functional skills, and experience with SAP and Lean tools. Strong communication and mentorship are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required; MBA a plus.
• Proven experience leading a manufacturing plant and P&L ownership.
• Strong Lean and continuous improvement background (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred).
• Experience in regulated environments with safety and quality standards.
• Proficient in SAP, budgeting, and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-functional plant team to meet production goals and safety standards.
• Drive Lean transformation and continuous improvement across operations.
• Manage budgeting, capital, and maintenance expenditures with accountability.
• Oversee production, quality, engineering, maintenance, and logistics functions.
• Collaborate with Sales to ensure voice of the customer in manufacturing.
• Develop employees through coaching, training, and performance management.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Plant/General management

P&L budgets

Leadership & communication

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Quality & safety standards

Education

Engineering degree

MBA

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AAF International seeks a Plant Manager for Washington, NC to lead a multi-functional team in achieving production goals while upholding safety and environmental standards. The role drives Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement to deliver quality products and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of plant leadership in manufacturing, strong budgeting and cross-functional skills, and experience with SAP and Lean tools. Strong communication and mentorship are essential.