Plant Operations Leader - Lean Manufacturing & Safety

Continental Industry; Halstead (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Industry in Kansas seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead plant operations, drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will oversee plant managers and production operators, coordinate with HR, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance to deliver key objectives.

Lean manufacturing and 5S practices shape daily work; travel up to 10% may be required. The role emphasizes coaching Value Stream Managers, ensuring ISO/OSHA compliance, and fostering a positive,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business, Quality Management, Lean, or related field.
• 3+ years of operations management experience in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and team development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools and philosophies.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Travel may be required to other plants and corporate meetings. Less than 10% travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate plant operations to achieve goals in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
• Drive performance metrics aligned with corporate and regional KPIs.
• Champion Continuous Improvement using tools such as 5S, Standard Work, TPM, Heijunka, Visual Management, and others.
• Collaborate with departments including HR, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance to ensure timely execution of objectives.
• Follow up on action items, and drive plant-wide accountability.
• Facilitate implementation of new processes, materials, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Provide clear communication and conflict resolution across shifts while reinforcing a positive, change-ready culture.
• Coach and develop Value Stream Managers and support teams for optimal performance.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, OSHA, and company standards.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Team development

Microsoft Office

Lean Manufacturing

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or related field

Tools

Lean Manufacturing tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Continental Industry in Kansas seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead plant operations, drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will oversee plant managers and production operators, coordinate with HR, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance to deliver key objectives.

Lean manufacturing and 5S practices shape daily work; travel up to 10% may be required. The role emphasizes coaching Value Stream Managers, ensuring ISO/OSHA compliance, and fostering a positive,