Job Description
Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader with a background in hollow metal, commercial building supplies, or metal fabrication and processing, and do you know how to drive production, develop teams, and lead effectively in a unionized environment? Do you have a proven track record of running customized operations, improving throughput, and holding teams accountable for performance, safety, and quality?
If you answered yes to these questions … we should connect!
Pioneer Industries, an ASSA ABLOY Branded company is seeking a Site Manager to lead our Carlstadt, NJ facility. This role requires a floor-visible, operationally driven leader who can optimize production, develop talent, and continuously improve performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Come see who we are at: https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/about-us
What would you do as our Site Manager?
You will own the day-to-day operation of the plant, ensuring production runs safely, efficiently, and on schedule while developing a team that delivers consistent results.
You will also:
- Lead all aspects of manufacturing operations with a strong focus on production output, efficiency, and on-time delivery
- Drive daily execution on the floor … proactively removing roadblocks, managing priorities, and ensuring targets are met
- Establish operational discipline across scheduling, labor planning, inventory, and maintenance
- Monitor and act on key production metrics (throughput, downtime, scrap, labor efficiency) to drive immediate and sustained improvement
- Champion Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement to increase productivity and reduce waste
- Build and develop frontline leaders and supervisors … setting clear expectations, coaching performance, and strengthening accountability
- Create a high-performance culture centered on safety, ownership, and engagement
- Work with Door Group leaders to align strategy, resources, and long-term planning and strengthen customer relations
- Partner cross-functionally (customer service, planning, HR, finance) to align production with business needs
- Ensure consistent achievement of safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and corporate policies, AADG programs, and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct
The Skills and Experience You would Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred
- Proven experience leading manufacturing operations with direct impact on production performance
- Strong shop floor leadership presence … visible, accessible, and engaged across shifts
- Deep understanding of production flow, scheduling, labor optimization, and operational metrics
- Demonstrated ability to drive throughput, improve efficiency, and solve operational challenges in real time
- Experience building, coaching, and developing manufacturing teams, including frontline leaders
- Background in Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement with practical application
- Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment preferred
- Solid business and financial acumen, including P&L ownership
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
Our Benefits:
We believe in creating opportunities and providing benefits that empower you to grow, thrive, and build a rewarding lifelong career with us. Here is just a sample of what you can look forward to as a member of our team:
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Company Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
- Flexible Spending
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discount portal
- Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career
Compensation range $150k to 190k depending on experience
We review applications regularly, so don’t wait!
We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.
To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post.
If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at [email protected]
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