Plant Operations Leader - Lean, Safety & Growth

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.

Gardiner (IA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 180,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

SP Industries Inc. seeks a Plant Manager to lead our plant operations team toward safety, production, quality, cost, delivery, and inventory goals.

Develop staffing and capacity plans, manage a skilled workforce, and drive talent development and succession planning while fostering a lean culture focused on continuous improvement and customer responsiveness. The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing operations with supervisory experience; knowledge of ISO environments and lean tools is

Qualifications

'BS in Engineering, or equivalent operational experience.'
'Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Manufacturing Operations with supervisory experience.'
'Experience with ISO 9001, 13485, or cGMP environments is preferred.'
'PMP certification is a plus.'
'Strong knowledge of lean tools and continuous improvement.'

Responsibilities

Plan, organize and direct plant operations to meet strategic goals for safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
Develop budgets, staffing, forecasts, and performance metrics; identify wastes and implement corrective actions using lean tools.
Direct production, ensure cost effectiveness and adherence to safety, quality, and delivery standards.
Mentor and develop direct reports; build an internal talent pool and succession plans.
Improve processes with Lean tooling and continuous improvement culture.