Plant Manager - NEXT LEVEL Partners®, LLC : Job Details

The Plant Manager will lead efforts to drive continuous improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost through lean methodologies based on Toyota Production System (TPS). This role oversees a high-mix, low-volume operation in steel fabrication, control panel assembly, and testing, focusing on building a high-performing team and creating a culture of excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster a safety-first culture with a focus on quality, delivery, and cost.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team, ensuring high morale and engagement.
• Implement Lean principles (5S, SMED, TPM, etc.) to drive operational improvements.
• Set and execute action plans aligned with business goals and KPIs.
• Lead regular reviews of plant performance, ensuring timely execution of corrective actions.
• Drive cost reduction in labor, manufacturing overhead, and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, engineering, HR, etc.) to meet business needs.
• Resolve production and customer issues by facilitating communication between sales and plant teams.
• Identify new business opportunities for manufacturing growth.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience, with 3+ years in a managerial role.
• Proven success in driving lean culture and performance improvements.
• Metal fabrication and welding experience preferred; familiarity with a Burmese workforce is a plus.
• Strong leadership with the ability to drive change and build followership.
• Metrics-driven with a focus on achieving results.
• Passion for lean manufacturing and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication skills and a high sense of urgency.
• Ability to lead in a low-volume, high-mix environment.

The Opportunity: Join a high-growth organization and play a key role in transforming operations through lean practices. This role offers opportunities for continued career growth and advancement.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Manufacturing

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

Pay Range: $130,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr