Plant Operations Leader | Lean & Mentorship

US Enhanced Personnel; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing operation in Charlotte, NC seeks an Operations Manager to lead plant operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience and excel in developing supervisors, driving operational performance, and fostering a culture of accountability. Key responsibilities include managing a large workforce, optimizing production schedules, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing or operations leadership experience.
• Experience managing supervisors and production teams.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leading supervisors and a workforce of 40–50+ employees.
• Driving safety, quality, and production performance.
• Executing production schedules and optimizing labor utilization.
• Developing employees through coaching, training, and mentorship.
• Monitoring KPIs and implementing corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Operational performance

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Job description

A growing manufacturing operation in Charlotte, NC seeks an Operations Manager to lead plant operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience and excel in developing supervisors, driving operational performance, and fostering a culture of accountability. Key responsibilities include managing a large workforce, optimizing production schedules, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.