Senior Plant Leader — Lean & Ops Excellence

iRiS Recruiting Solutions; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Opportunity to lead a well-established plant

High visibility role with significant impact

Job summary

A reputable recruiting firm is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee a manufacturing plant in southwest Iowa, close to Omaha, NE. This role includes leading operations, ensuring safety and quality, and developing teams while utilizing lean manufacturing principles. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience and a strong background in team development. A competitive compensation package including salary and bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing.
• At least 3 years in a plant or operations management role.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, direction, and execution of plant operations.
• Ensure safety, quality, cost, and delivery goals are consistently achieved.
• Drive operational efficiency through lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Operational excellence

Team development

Six Sigma

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

A reputable recruiting firm is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee a manufacturing plant in southwest Iowa, close to Omaha, NE. This role includes leading operations, ensuring safety and quality, and developing teams while utilizing lean manufacturing principles. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience and a strong background in team development. A competitive compensation package including salary and bonus is offered.