Plant Operations Leader - Lean, Safety & Quality

AAF International (American Air Filter); Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AAF International seeks a Plant Manager in North Carolina to lead a multi-functional team across production, quality, safety, and maintenance. The role centers on achieving production goals while driving Lean initiatives, educating staff, and maintaining a safe, compliant operation.

The successful candidate will guide continuous improvement efforts, manage budgets, and ensure alignment with the company’s Lean manufacturing culture and objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical discipline; MBA considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct day-to-day plant operations including production, quality, safety and maintenance.
• Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement across the plant.
• Manage capital, operating expenditures, and manpower with a focus on safety and environmental compliance.
• Develop and mentor a diverse workforce to achieve world-class manufacturing performance.
• Collaborate with Sales and R&D to align voice of customer with manufacturing capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ISO 9001, and related standards.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Safety leadership

Budget & P&L

Quality assurance

Strategic planning

People development

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

MBA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

AAF International seeks a Plant Manager in North Carolina to lead a multi-functional team across production, quality, safety, and maintenance. The role centers on achieving production goals while driving Lean initiatives, educating staff, and maintaining a safe, compliant operation.

The successful candidate will guide continuous improvement efforts, manage budgets, and ensure alignment with the company’s Lean manufacturing culture and objectives.