Plant Manager
THE RITESCREEN COMPANY LLC•Rancho Cucamonga, CA
•$120,000 - $150,000•Onsite
About The Position
RiteScreen is seeking a Plant Manager to lead their Rancho Cucamugna manufacturing operation. This is a people-first leadership role that demands both operational excellence and a genuine commitment to building a great place to work. The right person leads from the floor, sets a tone of respect and accountability, and develops their team every single day. The Plant Manager will have full ownership of this facility and the support of a growing national organization behind them.
Requirements
- 5 or more years of plant or operations management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proven track record building and developing high-performing production teams
- Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
- Demonstrated experience managing plant-level budget and driving cost reduction
- Solid understanding of California employment law and Cal/OSHA compliance requirements
- ERP system experience required
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — equally effective on the floor and in the boardroom
- High emotional intelligence and servant leadership orientation
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred — our workforce is predominantly Spanish-speaking
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead all day-to-day manufacturing operations to consistently meet production, quality, safety, and cost targets
- Drive continuous improvement across all production lines using lean manufacturing principles
- Develop and maintain production schedules that align with customer demand and business goals
- Ensure equipment reliability through proactive maintenance planning and execution
- Partner with supply chain to maintain material flow and manage inventory effectively
- Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing production team in a competitive Southern California labor market
- Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous learning on the plant floor
- Conduct meaningful performance conversations and provide real-time coaching and feedback
- Develop supervisors and team leads to grow their leadership capabilities
- Foster an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and has an equal opportunity to contribute and grow
- Champion a zero-incident safety culture — lead safety observations, incident investigations, and corrective actions
- Ensure full compliance with California OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and all applicable state and local requirements
- Own the quality management system at the plant level; drive root cause analysis and corrective action on quality escapes
- Partner with the quality team to achieve and maintain customer satisfaction targets
- Manage plant-level budget including labor, materials, overhead, and capital
- Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities without compromising quality, safety, or team culture
- Report on plant KPIs weekly and monthly to senior leadership with clear analysis and action plans
- Partner with finance on budget management and forecast accuracy
Benefits
- Benefits start on the first of the month after your hire date.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
