Plant Operations Leader – Lean, Safety & Continuous Improvement

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life & Disability Insurance

MetLife Voluntary Benefits

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Referral Bonus Programs

Certification and training

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, seeks a Plant Manager to lead the Sioux Falls manufacturing facility, directing safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. You will drive Lean initiatives, mentor teams, and partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance to execute site strategies that support growth.

The role requires 7+ years of manufacturing leadership, 3+ years in a leadership scope, and a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• 3+ years leading a manufacturing operation or major functional area.
• Experience in a low-volume/high-mix manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lean Manufacturing certification and/or Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• ISO 9001 manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting capital improvement projects and facility expansions.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or related discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management for all manufacturing operations at the Sioux Falls facility.
• Foster a culture where safety is the highest priority by ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and proactive safety initiatives.
• Lead and develop team members through coaching, performance management, recognition, and employee development.
• Drive operational excellence by achieving performance targets for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, and cost.
• Establish clear operational priorities and ensure production schedules are executed efficiently while meeting customer commitments.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Financial acumen

ERP systems

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, seeks a Plant Manager to lead the Sioux Falls manufacturing facility, directing safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. You will drive Lean initiatives, mentor teams, and partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance to execute site strategies that support growth.

The role requires 7+ years of manufacturing leadership, 3+ years in a leadership scope, and a Bachelor's degree.