Plant Manager

FXI; Orange (CA); In loco; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive compensation

Professional growth opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

FXI is seeking a Plant Manager in Orange, CA to lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency targets while driving continuous improvement. You will oversee staff development, capital projects, and adherence to government and corporate policies.

Reporting to the VP of Manufacturing, you will develop a high-performing team, implement plant performance metrics, and foster a culture of safety and engagement across all functions to meet strategic goals.

Competenze

• 10 years of prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience as Production / Operations Manager.
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving and leadership skills with the ability to lead a team, motivate the group and manage a diverse workforce.
• Excellent, engaging communicator; able to set measurable goals and expectations and hold team members accountable for results.
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, A3, 5 Whys) to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Mansioni

• Direct and coordinate plant operations in strict compliance with all state and federal laws, regulations, corporate policies and procedures.
• Responsible for achieving all facility business goals including safety, quality, production, reliability and P&L.
• Develop and foster a high-performing, well-trained, and motivated workforce aligning talent development with growth and manufacturing excellence.
• Lead development and governance of plant performance metrics and KPIs to monitor progress toward site objectives.
• Develop and implement capital projects to meet facility strategic plans and business needs.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Strumenti

5S methodology

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Plant Manager

Job Type: On-Site

Location: Orange, CA

Reporting to: VP of Manufacturing

Company Overview

FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI's foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI's innovations lead the way! Won't you join us?

Job Overview:

Reporting to the Manufacturing Vice President, the Plant Manager plans, directs, and coordinates the operations of the plant. The Plant Manager has leadership responsibility to assure compliance with all government and company policies and procedures. This position will also be responsible for facility production goals and objectives. Following FXI's Vision, Mission and Values, the Plant Manager is to develop a well-trained and motivated staff with emphasis on plant safety and employee engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, or related discipline) preferred.


• Direct and coordinate plant operations in strict compliance with all state and federal laws, regulations, corporate policies and procedures


• Responsible for achieving all facility business goals including, but not limited to, the areas of safety, quality, production, reliability and P&L.


• Maintain a clean and safe plant; incorporate a 5S culture for conducting all work activities.


• Develop and foster a highperforming, welltrained, and motivated workforce by assessing current skill sets and aligning talent development with the plant's future growth, vision, and manufacturing excellence across all functions.


• Lead the development, implementation, and governance of plant performance metrics and KPIs to monitor progress toward site objectives and drive continuous improvement.


• Conduct and assure all required employee development and performance reviews are completed to promote individual continuous improvement per the required corporate schedule.


• Attendscheduled corporate training and meetings. Need to be a key leader moving the company forward to meet strategic and business plan objectives.


• Ensuresthat all plant assets are properly managed, safeguarded, and secure.


• Develop, submit for approval, and implement approved Capital Projects as required to meet facility strategic plans and business needs.


• Develop andensuremanagement systems are in place to monitor plant output, cuts / yields and scrap to ensure efficient resource utilization and initiate corrective action as required.


• Establish and maintain a positive community relationship.

Qualifications:

• 10 years of prior experience in a manufacturing environment


• Prior experience as Production / Operations Manager.


• Strong interpersonal, problem solving and leadership skills with the ability to lead a team motivate the group and manage a diverse workforce.


• Excellent, engaging communicator; able to set measurable goals and expectations and hold team members accountable for results


• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and structured problemsolving tools (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, A3, 5 Whys) to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.


• Action-oriented and eager to drive programs through to completion. Able to deal with pressures and timelines inherent in a fast-paced company


• Ability to quickly assess the situation at the plant and have an impact on the direction of improvements


• Ability to function as a strong leader, bringing the Operations perspective while promoting cross-functional horizontal alignment to achieve key company goals


• Hands-on leader who contributes to overall business strategy and issues, works well as part of the leadership team, and is focused upon achieving results


• Team player and coach who will promote cooperation among employees in the organization and an environment of employee engagement


• Possess the confidence and presence to be able to deal effectively with external customers, vendors, and all levels within the organization


• Strong, self-confident, decisive leader with excellent listening skills, emotional maturity, and ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:

FXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FXI does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or based on any individual's membership in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We support workplace diversity. We strongly believe that diversity contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better products. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.