Plant Operations Leader - Lean, Safety & Growth

Alloy Enterprises; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

On-site role in Gilbert, AZ

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Silent-Aire division, Gilbert, AZ, is seeking a senior plant operations leader to direct multiple departments and drive throughput, quality, and safety. You will partner with suppliers and internal teams to execute strategic plans, implement Lean initiatives, and sustain a Zero Defect culture.

The role requires 5+ years of management in manufacturing and a university-level degree. Reports to the Director of Plant Operations; on-site with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ management experience in a construction, engineering, or manufacturing environment with proven leadership abilities.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on plant and business processes.
• Ability to identify key issues and strategically overcome obstacles.
• Understanding of personnel policies, practices, procedures, and operational issues.
• High attention to detail with integrity and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for plant operations across departments to drive throughput, revenue, and quality.
• Oversee staffing, production planning, and shift configurations to meet targets and 82%+ efficiency.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, and department heads; ensure alignment with strategic plans.
• Lead Lean initiatives, Zero Defect programs, and 5-S housekeeping; drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure OH&S compliance and reporting; uphold OSHA/ADOSH requirements across the plant.
• Lead daily management meetings, monitor KPIs, and guide corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Lean manufacturing

Vendor management

EH&S compliance

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Education

University degree or diploma in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

Johnson Controls, Silent-Aire division, Gilbert, AZ, is seeking a senior plant operations leader to direct multiple departments and drive throughput, quality, and safety. You will partner with suppliers and internal teams to execute strategic plans, implement Lean initiatives, and sustain a Zero Defect culture.

The role requires 5+ years of management in manufacturing and a university-level degree. Reports to the Director of Plant Operations; on-site with a competitive benefits package.