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The Plant Production Manager is responsible for leading and managing plant production operations for multiple departments, which includes production output, plant metrics, quality, safety, and materials utilization. This position will work proactively with plant management and operations managers to ensure a high level of plant performance, provide quality and timely delivery to Homebuilding operations, and identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities. The Operations Manager will lead, coach, and develop a team of supervisors and hourly employees and will participate in plant and Manufacturing projects, as needed.

This role is located in our Prince George Va plant.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage production and schedule requirements and output for multiple plant departments. Ensure a consistent flow of work through the departments and alignment between night shift and day shift operations.
• Partner with plant operations leadership, such as Materials, Scheduling and Logistics, to develop accurate projections and ensure a balanced schedule and consistent flow of material into assigned production area.
• Adjust staffing, materials, and other resources within area of responsibility to ensure achievement of operational metrics and timely shipments to Homebuilding operations.
• Lead execution of quality initiatives and built-in quality checks in area of responsibility, to achieve plant and NVR Brand Promise goals. Make recommendations on quality standards and processes and participate in Homebuilding audits and Customer Liaison programs as needed.
• Ensure alignment, coordination, and cross training between value streams. Partner with leadership in other functional areas and centralized operations to coordinate, align execution, and meet or exceed shared goals.
• Provide leadership, training, and auditing on safety best practices, working conditions, and/or habits of employees. Identify and correct any safety concerns/issues, manage accident investigations, participate in cross-department safety audits, and ensure all employees are trained.
• Monitor key metrics within area of responsibility, such as plant efficiencies. Review, analyze, and interpret data to evaluate performance, identify and lead improvements, and provide recommendations to plant leadership.
• Align production equipment usage with plant Maintenance department and capital planning, to ensure production areas are functioning at a high level, with minimal downtime, and preventative maintenance activities are taking place.
• Manage spending in plant accounts relating to areas of responsibility and identify and implement opportunities for cost savings.
• Resolve escalated issues from Homebuilding, vendors, employees, and other NVR departments and communicate and document resolution.
• Focus on creating a high level of employee engagement and identify and execute on improvements that will improve employee retention. Develop positive working relationships with all employees and ensure hourly employees receive regular coaching, training, and reviews within area of responsibility.
• Develop a high-performing team through selection, onboarding, coaching, training, and development. Evaluate department staffing and training needs and make recommendations on team staffing decisions to manufacturing management.
• Identify and recommend improvements to production methods, equipment, operating procedures, quality standards, efficiencies, and safety/working conditions. Lead or participate in both plant and Manufacturing prototype and continuous improvement projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• MBA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive leadership and management experience(Manufacturing experience strongly preferred)
• Experience with Lean and continuous improvement preferred
• Excellent problem-analysis, critical thinking, and strategic planning abilities
• Experience communicating effectively with all levels of the organization
• Outstanding collaboration and conflict management abilities
• Strong customer orientation
• Excellent reliability, with strong planning and organizational skills
• Focus on driving improvements within the organization and ability to influence others
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple tasks, setting priorities, decision-making, adapting,and meeting deadlines

• Abilityto travel to other NVR plants and locations, as needed

Life at NVR

As the parent company of Ryan Homes, NVHomes and Heartland Homes, NVR is a Top 5 US homebuilder that has been helping families build their happily ever after since 1948. All of our roles here at NVR, whether you are in the field or in the office, allow you to make a major impact in the lives of those who are looking to achieve home ownership. Our management team is tenured and talented (nearly 80% of them promoted from within), so you will have mentors who can share their knowledge, provide career guidance and encourage your success.

Benefits at NVR

In addition to our standard benefits, all employees have ownership in NVR through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan to actively participate in NVR's financial returns. NVR also offers a New Home Purchase Discount when purchasing one of our homes. View more about our exceptional culture and benefits at https://www.nvrcareers.com/

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Testing and Background Check are required. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States, as NVR does not provide visa sponsorships.

This position pays $97,000 to $107,000 per year. This position is eligible for a bonus.