Plant Operations Leader: Lean, Safety, Growth

Alliance Compressors LLC; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Copeland, a global HVACR leader, seeks an Operations Manager at our Natchitoches, LA site. You will lead manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of compressor products, while driving continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include safety leadership, production scheduling, quality stewardship, and employee development, with a focus on Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to optimize performance and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Operations Management, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 7–10 years of progressive manufacturing experience with 5+ years of leadership.
• Strong Lean, CI, and problem-solving skills; proven safety, quality, and cost performance management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership: Promote a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with OSHA and safety policies.
• Manufacturing Operations: Direct daily production to meet schedules and KPIs; optimize labor, equipment, and materials.
• Quality and Customer Satisfaction: Ensure products meet specs; lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Leadership and Employee Development: Coach supervisors and teams; succession planning and development.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean, Six Sigma initiatives and cost-reduction projects.
• Financial Performance: Manage budgets and drive productivity while maintaining safety and quality.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, HR, and Finance.
• Schedule: Fully onsite; typical hours Mon–Fri, 8a–5p.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Leadership

Problem Solving

Safety Management

Team Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Operations Management

Tools

Industry 4.0

Job description

Copeland, a global HVACR leader, seeks an Operations Manager at our Natchitoches, LA site. You will lead manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of compressor products, while driving continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include safety leadership, production scheduling, quality stewardship, and employee development, with a focus on Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to optimize performance and cost.