Plant Manager

Novolex•Industry, CA

15d•$130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Plant Manager provides strategic leadership and operational direction for a small manufacturing facility with one production line and approximately 15–20 professional and hourly associates. The role is accountable for meeting financial, operational, safety, quality, productivity, and delivery goals, while ensuring customer satisfaction and a safe work environment. The Plant Manager oversees plant financial performance, production and maintenance systems, workforce effectiveness, safety initiatives, reporting, and continuous improvement, and provides hands-on operational support as needed.

Requirements

At least 5 years of manufacturing and leadership experience.
Knowledge of statistical methods and process improvement techniques.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Effective team-building and demonstrated leadership skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in Industrial Management, Engineering, or Business.
Strong financial acumen.

Responsibilities

Lead a small manufacturing facility with one production line and approximately 15–20 professional and hourly associates.
Provide leadership and direction to facility team members to meet production goals, maintain a safe work environment, and meet customer specifications.
Own plant financial performance, including annual operating plans, forecasts, controllable costs, labor, material usage, production variances, inventory, capital spending, and corrective actions when results deviate from plan.
Ensure effective asset-care and maintenance systems to improve equipment reliability, execute preventive maintenance, reduce recurring downtime, manage critical spares, and safely deliver planned maintenance outages.
Schedule, track, and monitor production and costs to meet facility goals while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Maintain an effective workforce through hiring, training, coaching, and disciplinary actions.
Implement and demonstrate best practices and consistent policies.
Complete and maintain timely, accurate reports on production outcomes, including efficiency, downtime, and cost.
Provide feedback throughout the organization.
Develop and implement safety awareness programs, communicate safety issues, correct safety-related problems, and lead investigations into safety issues.
Participate in designing and implementing continuous improvement processes.
Provide hands-on support to manufacturing operations as needed.