Plant Operations Leader - Lean & Continuous Improvement

gpac; Freeman (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is partnering with a growing manufacturing company to appoint an Operations Manager. This direct-hire role oversees daily manufacturing operations to ensure production, quality, safety, and efficiency goals are met. Compensation is based on experience and performance.

The position leads production teams, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and works cross-functionally to optimize plant performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience with production planning, ERP systems, and team leadership.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production operations and meet production schedules.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production employees.
• Monitor productivity, quality, safety, and operational KPIs.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve operations.
• Manage labor, equipment, and resources for maximum efficiency.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean manufacturing

Production planning

ERP systems

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

gpac is partnering with a growing manufacturing company to appoint an Operations Manager. This direct-hire role oversees daily manufacturing operations to ensure production, quality, safety, and efficiency goals are met. Compensation is based on experience and performance.

The position leads production teams, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and works cross-functionally to optimize plant performance and customer satisfaction.