Manufacturing Manager

CMTC Creating Solutions in Recruitment; La Habra (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with company match

Medical and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Disability insurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading chemical provider in La Habra, California, is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Manager to oversee production, quality control, and inventory management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, possess a degree in a relevant field, and have a thorough understanding of the chemical distribution industry. This position includes developing standard operating procedures, managing departmental budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Competitive salary and benefits available.

Qualifications

• Experience in discrete manufacturing with strong leadership skills.
• Ability to document processes and procedures effectively.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production, quality control, planning, and inventory.
• Manage the order fulfillment process and address issues.
• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures.
• Develop, analyze, and interpret statistical information to appraise operating results regarding profitability and budget performance.
• Manage departmental budgets and maintain a plan to accommodate future operation requirements and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with state, county, and industry requirements and maintain high quality and output levels.
• Establish and maintain optimum production processes and equipment.
• Create an environment for quality improvement reporting and opportunities.
• Work with departments to implement process improvements and streamline procedures.
• Responsible for hiring, mentoring, and managing all operation staff; conduct annual appraisals.
• Maintain professional relationships with vendors and coworkers; provide input to upper management.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Customer Satisfaction

Financial Management

Inventory management

Strategic planning

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Excel

Word

Job description

Our prestigious client, a leading chemical provider of cleaning, sanitizing, and water treatment products and services have an immediate opening for a Manufacturing Manager. The successful candidate will be experienced in discrete manufacturing possess strong leadership skills and be a hands‑on manager, with a strong work ethic. This position will oversee the production, quality control, planning and inventory areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to the management of direct reports our candidate must be able to:

• Direct management of the order fulfillment process. Identify process problems and fulfillment issues and coordinate solutions. Maintain a high degree of customer satisfaction by ensuring delivery commitments is met.
• Develop, document, communicate, enforce, and maintain standard operating procedures for all manufacturing functions with the Shepard Bros. organization.
• Direct and manage company logistics both internal and external.
• Develop, analyze, and interpret statistical information to appraise operating results regarding profitability, performance against budget, and other matters of bearing on fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization.
• Manage departmental budgets and maintain a plan to accommodate existing and expected future operation requirements to support the business plan. Identify cost‑saving opportunities
• Ensure that all state, county, and industry requirements are being met, and the warehouse and production areas are in full compliance with governmental agencies assuring the facility operates at a superior quality and output level.
• Establish and maintain optimum production processes and equipment.
• Create an environment that is conducive for employees to report quality‑related non‑conformance and to comet opportunities for quality improvement.
• Work with appropriate departments to develop and implement process improvements and streamline procedures to improve inter‑department communication.
• Responsible for hiring, mentoring, and managing all operation departmental employees to ensure job compatibility, and company and employee success.
• Complete performance appraisals and review job descriptions of assigned personnel each year.
• Maintain a professional relationship with vendors co‑workers, and management.
• Display positive attitude and maintain cooperative working relationships with departmental managers and all other employees.
• Participate in meetings to share, develop, and acquire new information which will allow management to maximize its effectiveness.
• Train new members to maximize efficiency and productivity in their respective positions.
• Supply adequate input to CEO and upper management to provide accurate feedback for use in production, administration, finance, and sales decisions.

Qualifications

• Possess a thorough understanding of the chemical distribution business and the products sold.
• Expert and proven ability to document processes and procedures.
• Experience in financial management.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Possess a high level of skill with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Possess excellent written and communication skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a four‑year college or university or equivalent.
• Five years related work experience. Knowledge of chemicals is preferred.
• We offer growth opportunities, competitive salary, 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, life, and disability.