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Aampower

Operations Manager

Sanford, NC

... sustainable Lean manufacturing practices. You will also manage staffing, development, and ... Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to close performance gaps. * Lead Kaizen events ...

Cascades

Maintenance Manager

Rockingham, NC · On-site

$135K/yr

Salary for Maintenance Manager starting from $135K plus yearly with room to grow as you progress in ... implementation of LEAN methodologies and tools. * Drive asset reliability programs and processes ...

Cintal, Inc.

Manufacturing Operations Engineer

Sanford, NC · On-site

$60 - $72/hr

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Quality Management Systems (QMS). * Project ... Experience with equipment implementation, validation, and manufacturing optimization. * Excellent ...

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RFA Engineering

Manufacturing Engineer II

Sanford, NC · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

Analyze manufacturing challenges and implement effective solutions to improve performance ... Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Quality Management Systems. * Project management ...

Rfamec

Manufacturing Engineer II

Sanford, NC · On-site

$65 - $80/hr

Analyze manufacturing challenges and implement effective solutions to improve performance ... Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Quality Management Systems. * PMP certification or ...

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7 Brew

Shift Manager

Fayetteville, NC · On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

... can lean on in stressful situations. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES * Must be proficient in all ... Can adapt to problems and implement solutions during stressful situations

7 Brew

Shift Manager

Fayetteville, NC · On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

... can lean on in stressful situations. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES * Must be proficient in all ... Can adapt to problems and implement solutions during stressful situations

7 Brew

Shift Manager

Spring Lake, NC · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

... can lean on in stressful situations. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES * Must be proficient in all ... Can adapt to problems and implement solutions during stressful situations

7Brew

Shift Manager

Spring Lake, NC · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

... can lean on in stressful situations. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES * Must be proficient in all ... Can adapt to problems and implement solutions during stressful situations

7Brew

Shift Manager

Fayetteville, NC · On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

... can lean on in stressful situations. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES * Must be proficient in all ... Can adapt to problems and implement solutions during stressful situations

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for lean implementation manager in Raeford, NC is $85,409.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,300.00 and $99,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Lean Implementation Manager vs Continuous Improvement Specialist?

AspectLean Implementation ManagerContinuous Improvement Specialist
CertificationsLean, Six Sigma, Project ManagementLean, Six Sigma, Kaizen
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, Healthcare, LogisticsManufacturing, Service Industries, Healthcare
Primary FocusLeading lean initiatives, process redesignIdentifying improvement opportunities, supporting projects

The Lean Implementation Manager typically leads lean projects, focusing on implementing process improvements across organizations. In contrast, the Continuous Improvement Specialist supports ongoing process enhancements, often working on specific projects or areas. Both roles require similar certifications and work in comparable environments, but the manager has a broader leadership responsibility, while the specialist focuses on supporting continuous improvement efforts.

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Infographic showing various Lean Implementation Manager job openings in Raeford, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,409 per year, or $41.1 per hour.

Operations Manager

Aampower

Sanford, NC

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of a 24/7 forging facility across four shifts, ensuring safety, quality, people, volumes, and cost standards are met.

  • Manage staffing, scheduling, and performance to ensure consistent policy and standard execution across all shifts.

  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen events, productivity workshops, and root cause analysis to foster operational excellence.

Job description

Job Posting Title

Operations Manager

Job Description Summary

Dauch is searching for an Operations Manager to join our team. This position will be based out of our Sanford, NC location.
As an Operations Manager, you will oversee a 24/7 forging operation running across four shifts, ensuring that production schedules, customer commitments, and performance requirements are consistently met. You will drive the effective utilization of equipment, workforce, and materials while leading continuous improvement initiatives. This role is responsible for developing a culture of operational excellence through Kaizen events, productivity improvements, and sustainable Lean manufacturing practices. You will also manage staffing, development, and performance programs for frontline leadership and hourly teams.

Job Description:

  • Lead daily operations across a 4-shift, 24/7 forging facility, ensuring alignment on safety, quality, people, volumes, and cost (SQPVC).
  • Manage staffing, scheduling, and performance while ensuring consistent execution of policies and standards across all shifts.
  • Champion a culture of safety by enforcing EHS standards and ensuring strict compliance across all forging operations.
  • Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks while reinforcing safe behaviors at all levels.
  • Recruit, coach, and develop shift supervisors and frontline leaders.
  • Drive performance management, compensation planning, and workforce development to maintain a high performing, engaged team.
  • Translate customer demand and forecasts into actionable production plans and priorities.
  • Optimize allocation of equipment, tooling, materials, and labor to meet production and delivery targets.
  • Drive improvements in OEE, labor efficiency, scrap reduction, throughput, and cost performance.
  • Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to close performance gaps.
  • Lead Kaizen events, monthly productivity workshops, value stream mapping, and root cause problem-solving initiatives.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across the site.
  • Monitor plant performance and respond to dynamic production demands.
  • Resolve scheduling, capacity, and bottleneck constraints using data-driven decision-making.
  • Lead daily, weekly, and monthly operating reviews to track KPIs and drive accountability.
  • Prepare and communicate reports on throughput, downtime, scrap, and productivity trends.
  • Partner with maintenance and engineering to improve equipment reliability and up time.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to meet customer requirements.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field required.
  • 8+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, preferably in forging, metal forming, or heavy industrial environments.
  • Proven leadership experience managing multi-shift operations in a high-volume, 24/7 production setting.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Kaizen methodologies with demonstrated success leading transformation initiatives.
  • Experience driving productivity improvements using metrics such as OEE, throughput, and labor efficiency.
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.


Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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