Plant Operations Leader: Lean, Safety & Delivery

Lydall Performance Materials (US), Inc; Georgia; On-site; USD 115,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Lydall Performance Materials (US), Inc, located in Georgia, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations in a Tier 1 automotive environment. The role focuses on ensuring operational excellence across production, quality, safety, and cost, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, including leadership in plant operations. Responsibilities include overseeing KPIs, driving lean initiatives, and managing team development.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of experience in automotive manufacturing (Tier 1 preferred).
• 5+ years in leadership roles within plant operations.
• Strong background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day manufacturing operations and ensure achievement of safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and CI initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 / ISO quality standards.

Skills

Leadership and team‑building capabilities

Understanding of automotive quality systems (IATF 16949)

Operational performance and cultural change

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Financial acumen

Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Black Belt)

Communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field

Job description

Lydall Performance Materials (US), Inc, located in Georgia, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations in a Tier 1 automotive environment. The role focuses on ensuring operational excellence across production, quality, safety, and cost, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, including leadership in plant operations. Responsibilities include overseeing KPIs, driving lean initiatives, and managing team development.