Plant Manager

Career Transitions, a morales group company; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing management firm in Fontana, CA is seeking a Managing Director to oversee plant operations. Responsibilities include leading a team, optimizing production, and fostering a culture of continuous improvements. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience. The role offers a competitive salary ranging between $155,000 and $165,000 per year, along with bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership.
• Demonstrable results in transforming operations.
• Experience with collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall plant operations effectively.
• Monitor and improve KPIs like throughput and quality.
• Engage with employees on the shop floor.

Skills

Leadership

Kaizen event planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Understanding of union agreements

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Career Transitions, a morales group company provided pay range

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Base pay range

$155,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Managing Director at Career Transitions Holdings, LLC

Summary:

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 leading day-to-day operations and drive LEAN and continuous improvements efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

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

• Understanding of union agreements and managing employees within the boundaries of collective bargaining agreements.
• Demonstrable, verifiable results in transforming operations and improving key metrics.
• Proven ability to plan and lead Kaizen events, driving rapid improvements and engaging teams in problem solving.
• Experience developing and deploying leading indicators to proactively manage plant performance.
• Highly independent and self-directed, capable of operating effectively without daily oversight.
• Skilled communicator, comfortable engaging and influencing at all levels—from shop floor personnel to executive leadership, including preparing and delivering executive-level updates, operational metrics, and financial performance reports.

Contact for more information:

Dan Witters

Career Transitions / Morales Professional Services

Office: 800-800-3617

Cell: 574-333-5860

Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing, Management, and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing

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Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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