Plant Manager

Ruggable; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401K matching (up to 3%)

Job summary

Ruggable is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee all operations at our Los Angeles plant. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background in manufacturing and a proven track record of achieving safety, quality, and cost performance goals.

Your role will include enhancing productivity through Lean principles and managing budget and capital planning. A Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of relevant experience are required.

We offer competitive compensation, including a base salary between $165,000 - $175,000 and annual bonuses. Join us for a diverse and inclusive work environment!

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of plant operations and maintaining performance metrics.
• Ability to leverage data and analytics to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe and high-performing plant operations.
• Oversee daily production and maintenance operations.
• Develop leaders and build organizational capability.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Lean principles

Data-driven decision making

Safety and quality management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Ruggable is looking for a Plant Manager to join our LA Plant Leadership Team. The LA Plant Manager position directs and manages all plant operations with overall accountability for safety, production, maintenance, quality, cost control, and all other production‑related activities. The Plant Manager will also drive forward‑thinking continuous improvement and optimization of all processes within the plant.

What You’ll Do

• Lead safe, high‑performing plant operations that consistently achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives
• Oversee daily production, maintenance, quality, and warehouse operations to meet customer demand, service expectations, and business goals
• Develop leaders and build organizational capability through coaching, accountability, employee engagement, and talent development
• Improve productivity, quality, capacity, and efficiency through Lean principles, data‑driven decision making, and continuous improvement
• Own plant performance and financial results, identifying opportunities to improve service, eliminate waste, and reduce costs
• Partner with Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to ensure operational readiness, successful product launches, and execution of key business priorities
• Ensure manufacturing assets, equipment, and facilities are capable of supporting current and future business needs through effective maintenance and capital planning

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
• 5–7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience with responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and operational performance
• Proven success leading and developing teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, inventory management, and workforce planning
• Demonstrated success managing performance through SQDC metrics
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and structured problem‑solving methodologies to deliver measurable results
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, labor management, cost control, and capital planning
• Ability to leverage data and analytics to solve problems, improve performance, and support business decisions
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Plant Manager or senior operations leadership experience
• Experience leading operations in a high‑growth manufacturing and/or eCommerce environment
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience
• Experience supporting automation, process optimization, and operational scaling initiatives

Compensation

• $165,000 - $175,000 per year base salary
• An annual bonus percentage that varies based on level of role
• Employer matching (up to 3% of base salary) for company‑sponsored 401K plan

At Ruggable, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.

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Ruggable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.