Plant Manager

$175,000 - $190,000/Yr

MBV-CA LLC - West Sacramento, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

West Sacramento, CA

About the position

The Plant Manager at MBV-CA LLC is responsible for the overall leadership and management of a manufacturing plant, ensuring that plant volume, distribution, quality, and operating plan objectives are met. This role involves providing direction, coaching, and feedback to the plant leadership team while fostering a culture of empowerment, integrity, customer centricity, and communication. The Plant Manager will also oversee safety, compliance with regulations, and the optimization of manufacturing and supply chain costs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of personnel, facilities, and equipment, adhering to local laws and safety regulations.
• Support and manage the business planning process to align with company objectives and set performance targets.
• Evaluate and direct the implementation of innovation activities, including new production lines and processes.
• Optimize manufacturing and supply chain costs, managing resources to operate within budget.
• Provide leadership and coaching to direct reports to achieve work objectives and improve performance.
• Facilitate communication across departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Develop and maintain a quality plan to comply with quality management systems and regulations.
• Mentor and develop personnel in the manufacturing organization, emphasizing change management and employee ownership.
• Walk the plant daily to observe performance and ensure adherence to safety practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field required; Master's degree is a plus.
• A minimum of ten years of manufacturing experience, including at least five years in a leadership role.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (FDA, ISO) preferred.
• Experience with production equipment and inventory management systems is required.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and lean manufacturing principles.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with hot-fill, brewing, and/or chilled beverage production is desirable.
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k) with generous company match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance