Plant Manager

FXI•Orange, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager plans, directs, and coordinates plant operations and has leadership responsibility for ensuring compliance with government and company policies and procedures. The role is accountable for facility production goals and business objectives, including safety, quality, production, reliability, and P&L. The Plant Manager develops a well-trained and motivated staff, emphasizing plant safety and employee engagement, and contributes to company strategic and business-plan objectives. The position is based onsite in Orange, California, and reports to the VP of Manufacturing.

Requirements

At least 10 years of prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
Prior experience as a Production Manager or Operations Manager.
Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and leadership skills, including the ability to motivate a team and manage a diverse workforce.
Excellent, engaging communication skills and the ability to set measurable goals and expectations and hold team members accountable.
Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving tools, such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, A3, and 5 Whys.
Action-oriented approach and eagerness to drive programs through completion.
Ability to handle the pressures and timelines of a fast-paced company.
Ability to quickly assess plant conditions and influence the direction of improvements.
Ability to provide a strong Operations perspective while promoting cross-functional alignment to achieve company goals.
Hands-on leadership, contribution to business strategy, effectiveness as part of a leadership team, and focus on results.
Team-player and coaching skills that promote employee cooperation and engagement.
Confidence and presence to work effectively with external customers, vendors, and people at all organizational levels.
Decisive leadership, excellent listening skills, emotional maturity, and adaptability in a rapidly changing environment.
Eligibility to work in the United States; the company is unable to sponsor visas.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate plant operations in compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures.
Achieve facility business goals, including safety, quality, production, reliability, and P&L objectives.
Maintain a clean and safe plant and incorporate a 5S culture into work activities.
Develop and foster a high-performing, well-trained, and motivated workforce by assessing skills and aligning talent development with the plant’s future growth, vision, and manufacturing excellence.
Lead the development, implementation, and governance of plant performance metrics and KPIs to monitor site objectives and drive continuous improvement.
Ensure employee development and performance reviews are completed according to the corporate schedule.
Attend scheduled corporate training and meetings.
Help move the company forward in meeting strategic and business-plan objectives.
Ensure plant assets are properly managed, safeguarded, and secure.
Develop capital projects, submit them for approval, and implement approved projects to meet facility strategic plans and business needs.
Develop and maintain management systems to monitor plant output, cuts/yields, and scrap; ensure efficient resource use and initiate corrective action as needed.
Establish and maintain positive community relationships.