Plant Manager: Lean Operations Leader

Ariston Holding N.V.; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DDR Heating, Inc. in Allegan, MI, part of Thermowatt in the Ariston Group, seeks a Plant Manager to oversee day-to-day operations at a small manufacturing site. You will ensure safe, reliable and cost-effective plant performance in line with standards and regulations.

You will plan production, manage schedules, coordinate warehousing and maintenance, and lead the site team toward continuous improvement and strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Technical background with 3–4 years in a similar manufacturing role.
• Proficient in Excel and production data analysis.
• Knowledge of Lean, TQM, Kaizen, PDCA and Six Sigma is a plus.
• Strong organizational, planning, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and monitor production aligned to demand and capacity.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget, quality-compliant orders.
• Monitor production, productivity, labor efficiency; adjust as needed.
• Coordinate warehouse, material flow and stock levels.
• Coordinate industrialization and support new products, prototypes and equipment.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of equipment; ensure reliability.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance and promote safety culture.
• Monitor quality indicators and support corrective actions and quality control.
• Monitor costs and contribute to budget planning; drive cost-efficiency.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement actions via Lean, Kaizen, PDCA, TQM.
• Coordinate plant meetings and cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead and motivate site team, including leased staff; manage performance.

Skills

Technical background

Experience in manufacturing

Excel

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

PDCA

Team leadership

KPIs reporting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DDR Heating, Inc. in Allegan, MI, part of Thermowatt in the Ariston Group, seeks a Plant Manager to oversee day-to-day operations at a small manufacturing site. You will ensure safe, reliable and cost-effective plant performance in line with standards and regulations.

You will plan production, manage schedules, coordinate warehousing and maintenance, and lead the site team toward continuous improvement and strong safety culture.