Plant Operations Leader - Lean, Safety & Delivery

DwyerOmega; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DwyerOmega seeks a Plant Manager to lead the Sioux Falls manufacturing facility, guiding safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. This senior role builds high-performing teams, drives Lean initiatives, and partners across functions to deliver operational excellence and exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities include budget management, staffing, training, and capital projects, while ensuring regulatory compliance and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

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.
• ISO 9001 experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management for all manufacturing operations at the Sioux Falls facility.
• Foster a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with policies 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.
• Monitor plant performance through KPIs and implement corrective actions to improve results.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste and increase operational efficiency.
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Customer Service, Human Resources, and Finance to resolve operational challenges and support business objectives.
• Lead workforce planning activities including staffing, scheduling, training, and succession planning to ensure the organization has the capability to meet current and future business needs.
• Develop and manage the plant operating budget, including labor, overtime, inventory, capital expenditures, and operating expenses.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Support new product introductions, process improvements, and capital investment projects.
• Promote employee engagement through regular communication, visibility on the production floor, and recognition of team accomplishments.
• Identify operational risks and develop mitigation plans to minimize business disruption.
• Share best practices and collaborate with leaders across other DwyerOmega manufacturing locations to improve enterprise performance.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Change management

Team building

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional

Operational Excellence

Financial acumen

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

DwyerOmega seeks a Plant Manager to lead the Sioux Falls manufacturing facility, guiding safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. This senior role builds high-performing teams, drives Lean initiatives, and partners across functions to deliver operational excellence and exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities include budget management, staffing, training, and capital projects, while ensuring regulatory compliance and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.