Plant Operations Leader - Lean & Cross-Functional

International Executive Service Corps; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

New Home Purchase Discount

Job summary

NVR is seeking a Plant Operations Manager in Prince George, VA to lead multi-functional manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure timely delivery to Homebuilding operations. You will manage supervisors, coordinate scheduling, logistics, quality, and workforce administration across the plant, aligning resources with strategic targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred) with 5+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing, strong Lean experience, and

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.
• Focus on driving improvements within the organization and ability to influence others.
• 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 administrative employees across multiple manufacturing functions.
• Ensure alignment and cross-training between functional areas; coordinate with plant leadership to meet goals.
• Provide leadership to plant issue resolution and oversee miscellaneous orders, deliveries, and material returns.
• Analyze data to evaluate performance, identify improvements, and monitor key metrics.
• Manage plant accounts to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Support Homebuilding Operations and maintain relationships with Production Managers and field personnel.
• Resolve escalated issues from Homebuilding, vendors, and other departments; document resolutions.
• Engage cross-functionally with leaders in Homebuilding, ASD, Procurement, and Manufacturing to ensure alignment.
• Develop a high-performing team through onboarding, coaching, and training; assess staffing needs.
• Lead and participate in manufacturing systems testing or pilot software with IT and partners.
• Participate in plant expansions and projects; share best practices and training.
• Support new plant expansions through guidance and training.

Skills

Leadership experience

Lean

Problem solving

Strategic planning

Communication

Collaboration

Customer orientation

Planning & organization

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

Job description

NVR is seeking a Plant Operations Manager in Prince George, VA to lead multi-functional manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure timely delivery to Homebuilding operations. You will manage supervisors, coordinate scheduling, logistics, quality, and workforce administration across the plant, aligning resources with strategic targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred) with 5+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing, strong Lean experience, and