Plant Manager

LHH; Pico Rivera (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Paid leave

Job summary

LHH in Pico Rivera, CA seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations at our facility. This role drives safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory control, costs, and employee development in a fast-paced production environment.

You will oversee Lean manufacturing, 5S, standard work, and visual management while building a high-performing leadership team, aligning cross-functional partners, and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading supervisors and hourly production teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, inventory control, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Outlook and Excel.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall plant performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity, and Cost (SQDIP).
• Ensure production schedules are developed, communicated, and executed effectively.
• Drive on-time shipment performance and customer satisfaction.
• Balance production capacity with customer demand through staffing and scheduling.
• Monitor key operational metrics and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision making

Multi-tasking

ERP systems

Microsoft 365

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead all aspects of manufacturing operations at our Pico Rivera, CA facility. This leadership role is responsible for plant performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory management, cost control, and employee development. The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with a proven track record of driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and team performance in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Lead overall plant performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity, and Cost (SQDIP).
• Ensure production schedules are developed, communicated, and executed effectively.
• Drive on-time shipment performance and customer satisfaction.
• Balance production capacity with customer demand through effective staffing and scheduling.
• Monitor key operational metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong culture of workplace safety.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead incident investigations and implement preventive measures.
• Conduct regular safety audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage operating expenses, labor costs, overtime, and controllable expenses.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and service levels.
• Monitor productivity, labor utilization, and resource efficiency.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing leadership team.
• Establish clear expectations and accountability throughout the organization.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and succession planning efforts.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Implement and sustain best practices including 5S, standard work, and visual management.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Reduce scrap, rework, customer complaints, and operational waste.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with planning, purchasing, customer service, and other departments to support customer demand.
• Ensure materials, labor, equipment, and resources are available to meet production goals.
• Identify operational risks and develop contingency plans when needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading supervisors and hourly production teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, inventory control, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Outlook and Excel.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Performance Metrics

• Safety Performance
• On-Time Shipments
• Labor Cost Variance
• Overtime Percentage
• Inventory Accuracy
• Scrap and Rework Reduction
• Customer Satisfaction
• Employee Turnover and Attendance Metrics

Benefit offerings: include medical, dental, vision, additional voluntary benefits, 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers