Plant Manager - Career Transitions, LLC : Job Details

Plant Manager

Career Transitions, LLC

Job Location : Riverside,CA, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-17T00:41:09Z

Job Description :

Plant Operations Manager

Full-Time

Riverside, CA

Compensation DOE: up to $160K

This role will have responsibility for the overall management, direction, and coordination of plant production operations, maintenance, including shipping & receiving and EHS. Will lead by being present on the floor, overseeing day-to-day operations, and driving LEAN and continuous improvement efforts.

Plant Operations Manager Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide strong leadership and guidance to manufacturing associates, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement that aligns production goals and initiatives.
  • Lead daily KPI reviews at the work-center level and deploy cascading performance management tools linking frontline metrics to higher-level business goals.
  • Develop, deploy, and manage leading indicators to proactively monitor plant performance and predict issues before they impact results.
  • Lead Kaizen events and daily continuous improvement activities to achieve measurable operational gains.
  • Ensure production schedules are met by optimizing workflows, addressing bottlenecks, and implementing best practices across departments.
  • Monitor and improve KPIs such as throughput, cycle times, scrap rates, labor productivity, quality, and costs.
  • Maintain a visible presence on the shop floor, engaging with employees, solving problems, and ensuring accountability.
    • Plant Qualifications:

    Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in an industrial manufacturing and union environment. Attributes of a successful candidate include:

    • Understanding of union agreements and managing employees within collective bargaining boundaries.
    • Proven results in transforming operations and improving key metrics.
    • Experience leading Kaizen events and engaging teams in problem-solving.
    • Experience developing and deploying leading indicators for proactive plant management.
    • Highly independent and self-directed, capable of operating effectively without daily oversight.
    • Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging at all levels, including preparing and delivering executive updates, operational metrics, and financial reports.

    Send resume to Dan Witters.

    About Career Transitions:

    Career Transitions, a Morales Group company, is a leading recruiting agency specializing in connecting employers with top talent and helping job seekers find their ideal roles. Our services include:

    • Recruitment: Matching talent with open positions.
    • Contract staffing: Placing professionals in temporary or contract roles that can become full-time.
    • Outplacement: Supporting terminated or laid-off employees with job market tools.
    • Career management: Assisting in career development and leadership progression.

    We are committed to providing high-quality talent acquisition services, with a diverse candidate database and extensive recruiting experience. We support equal opportunity employment and provide assistance for veterans and individuals with disabilities.

    Visit our website today to learn more about how we can assist you.

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