Plant Operations Leader | Lean, CI & Team Growth

NVR, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

New Home Purchase Discount

Job summary

NVR, Inc. in Virginia seeks a Plant Operations Manager to lead multiple functional areas in a manufacturing plant, driving performance, quality, and timely delivery for Homebuilding operations. You will coach a team of supervisors to maximize efficiency and safety.

Responsibilities include aligning resources, implementing Lean improvements, managing budgets, and collaborating with Production, ASD, Procurement, and IT to execute strategic goals. Occasional travel to other plants may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership and management experience (Manufacturing experience strongly preferred).
• Experience with Lean and continuous improvement preferred.
• Excellent problem-analysis, critical thinking, and strategic planning abilities.
• Experience communicating effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Outstanding collaboration and conflict management abilities.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Excellent reliability, with strong planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple tasks, setting priorities, decision-making, adapting, and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to travel to other NVR plants and locations, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations of supervisors and/or administrative employees in multiple functional areas of a Manufacturing plant.
• Scheduling – Capacity planning, production schedules, Homebuilding requests, schedule changes, package billing
• Logistics – Delivery schedules, performance, and cost, 3rd party hauler management, trailer management, inclement weather
• Quality – Internal and external quality program, quality calibrations and audits, Homebuilding visits and issue resolution
• Workforce Administration – Recruiting, HR Administration, Accounts Payable
• Ensure alignment, coordination, and cross training between the functional areas. Partner with leadership in production, other functional areas, and centralized operations to coordinate, align execution, and meet or exceed shared goals.
• Provide leadership to the plant Issue Resolution functions and oversee the execution and coordination of miscellaneous orders, site delivery reports, material returns, etc., with the plant and Homebuilding operations.
• Review, analyze, and interpret data to evaluate performance, identify and lead improvements, and monitor and provide recommendations on key metrics within areas of accountability.
• Manage spending in plant accounts relating to areas of responsibility and identify and implement opportunities for cost savings.
• Provide support, communication, problem-solving, and expertise to Homebuilding Operations and cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Production Managers and other field personnel.
• Resolve escalated issues from Homebuilding, vendors, employees, and other NVR departments; communicate and document resolutions.
• Engage cross-functionally with leaders in Homebuilding, Architectural Services (ASD), Procurement, and Manufacturing to proactively identify and address issues and ensure strategic alignment and execution.
• Develop a high-performing team through selection, onboarding, coaching, training, and development. Evaluate department staffing and training needs and make recommendations on team staffing decisions to manufacturing management.
• Manage team participation in any manufacturing systems testing or pilot software and lead communication with IT and other partners.
• Participate in or lead plant and broader manufacturing projects, initiatives and prototypes. Manage team member contributions as appropriate.
• Support new plant expansions through guidance, sharing of best practices, and training, as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Lean

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Customer focus

Planning

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

NVR, Inc. in Virginia seeks a Plant Operations Manager to lead multiple functional areas in a manufacturing plant, driving performance, quality, and timely delivery for Homebuilding operations. You will coach a team of supervisors to maximize efficiency and safety.

Responsibilities include aligning resources, implementing Lean improvements, managing budgets, and collaborating with Production, ASD, Procurement, and IT to execute strategic goals. Occasional travel to other plants may be required.