Plant Manager in Los Angeles

Energy Jobline ZR; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical benefits

Job summary

Angelus Block Company, Inc. is seeking a Plant Manager for our Southern California facility. You will direct all plant operations to meet safety, quality, and production goals and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

The role requires leading supervisors, training staff, and driving continuous improvement in productivity while controlling costs. A strong mechanical and electrical background and OSHA familiarity are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical, electrical, and technical skills.
• Knowledge of mechanical handling, conveying, hydraulic, pneumatic, mixing, curing, and packing equipment.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and management skills.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and communication skills; detail oriented.
• Ability to lead, motivate, persuade, inspire and build trust and teamwork.
• Good computer skills: Microsoft Office including Excel and Word; manufacturing software.

Responsibilities

• Directs production performance to meet safety and quality standards while maximizing productivity.
• Leads the hiring, and training of plant employees.
• Provides leadership to ensure processes and equipment are safe, clean, and organized.
• Maintains awareness of process and workplace safety; identifies hazards and implements solutions.
• Ensures production data is transacted accurately and reports plant performance to leadership.
• Oversees production and labor scheduling at the facility.
• Assesses employee skills and development needs; mentors supervisory staff.
• Solves production problems impacting safety, quality, output, and costs.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Technical skills

Leadership/Management

OSHA knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Computer skills

Bilingual (nice to have)

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Manufacturing software

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Plant Manager
Location: Southern California
Job Classification: Salaried Exempt

THIS IS A FULL-TIME DIRECT HIRE POSITION.
1ST SHIFT AVAILABLE
FREE MEDICAL BENEFITS for employees and eligible dependents – Effective after 90th DAY.

POSITION SCOPE

Directs and oversees all plant operations and is accountable for achieving plant metrics of safety, quality, production output, labor and overhead expenditures, and customer order fulfillment. Ensures the plant complies with all regulatory and statutory requirements and that all operations employees follow Angelus company policies. Leads supervisors and ensures all employees are trained and evaluated on all relevant policies and procedures. Holds final responsibility for the day‑to‑day safety, quality, production, maintenance, materials, compliance, and training activities of the plant.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs production performance to meet safety and quality standards while maximizing productivity.
• Leads the hiring, , and training of plant employees
• Provides leadership and takes initiative to ensure all processes, activities, and use of equipment are performed within a safe, clean, and organized environment.
• Maintains constant awareness of process and workplace safety; identifies potential hazards and implements solutions that are process friendly, cost effective, and protect our employees.
• Ensures all production data is transacted accurately and timely, and reports plant performance to senior leadership.
• Oversees all production and labor scheduling at the facility.
• Assesses employee skills and performance to identify training and development needs; invests in employee career development through training and work assignments; mentors and develops the supervisory staff.
• Serves as the primary resource and leader in solving production problems that impact safety, quality, output, resources, costs, and product availability.
• Oversees maintenance and the selection of proper components and parts for maximum effectiveness and minimal cost.
• Identifies, sources, and manages relationships with outside vendors as required.
• Recommends and justifies capital expenditures for equipment and facility improvements.
• All other duties as requested or assigned.

JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Strong mechanical, electrical, and technical skills
• Knowledge of mechanical handling, conveying, hydraulic, pneumatic, mixing, curing, and packing equipment
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Strong organizational, leadership, and management skills
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations within a manufacturing/distribution environment
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and communication skills; detail oriented
• Ability to lead, motivate, persuade, inspire, and build trust, consensus, and teamwork
• Good computer skills: Microsoft Office including Excel and Word; manufacturing software

Education/Certificates/Licenses

• Bilingual is a plus but not required

Work Experience

• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 2-4 years in a plant management or supervisory leadership role
• Past experience in concrete and cement products manufacturing (or similar)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• General manufacturing environment with a hands‑on approach
• Standing and walking on the factory floor much of the day
• Lifting heavy materials, 70 pounds maximum
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 25 lbs.

Mental Demands

• Organize and schedule work effectively
• Adapt to change in a fast‑paced environment with sometimes critical deadlines
• Work under pressure with quick priority changes
• Handle multiple tasks
• Work independently and make sound decisions with minimal oversight
• Provide mentoring, problem solving, intervention, team building, and motivation

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a , or any other protected class status. Angelus Block Company, Inc. offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Angelus Block Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

Founded in 1946, Angelus Block Company, Inc. is California's leading producer of concrete masonry units, interlocking concrete pavers, decorative site wall units, and segmental planter wall units.