Plant Operations Manager

Bradley Professional is seeking an experienced Plant Operations Manager for a manufacturing client in the Triad.
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This hands-on leadership role will oversee daily manufacturing operations, drive operational efficiency, and ensure production goals are met while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and performance.The ideal candidate is a proven manufacturing leader with a strong background in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and team development. This individual must be comfortable working on the production floor, leading a large workforce, and implementing processes that improve productivity and profitability.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee daily plant operations, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and cost objectives are achieved.Lead and develop a workforce of approximately 120–150 employees, including managers, supervisors, and team leaders.Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and eliminate waste.Establish standardized processes and procedures to improve production flow, reduce overtime, and minimize rework.Monitor production KPIs, labor efficiency, throughput, and overall operational performance.Partner with Engineering, Quality, and other departments to identify and resolve production challenges.Utilize ERP systems to improve production planning, reporting, and accountability.Develop and mentor leadership teams while promoting a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.Lead initiatives to improve production capacity, workforce engagement, and overall plant performance.Qualifications5+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience, preferably in automotive, commercial vehicles, truck bodies, or a related manufacturing environment.Proven experience managing a large hourly workforce of 120–150 employees.Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, process improvement, and production optimization.Demonstrated success improving productivity, quality, labor efficiency, and operational performance.Experience implementing standardized processes and driving organizational change.Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team development skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.Ideal CandidateA results-driven manufacturing leader who can balance strategic planning with daily plant operations. xzbcwsv This individual must be passionate about developing people, improving processes, building accountability, and creating a safe, efficient, and high-performing manufacturing environment.