Plant Manager - Redding, CA

Austin Allen Inc; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Paid relocation

Benefits

Job summary

Austin Allen Inc. in Redding, CA is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a wood manufacturing operation with autonomy and accountability. You will drive safety, quality, productivity, and performance while building strong teams.

The role emphasizes financial acumen, budgeting, and Lean practices, with bonuses and a paid relocation to the Pacific Northwest. No remote work is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of Plant Manager or Superintendent experience in wood manufacturing or similar heavy industry.
• Strong background in plywood, OSB, EWP, particle board, veneer, or related wood manufacturing.
• Bachelor's Degree or at least 15 years of wood industry experience.
• Strong financial acumen and operational budgeting experience.
• Lean manufacturing experience is a major plus.
• Exceptional leadership, organization, and decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall plant operations and drive safety, quality, productivity, and performance.
• Develop, motivate, and hold your team accountable for results.
• Optimize processes to improve efficiency and operational excellence.
• Manage operational budgets and plant financial performance.
• Build strong employee relationships and foster teamwork throughout the operation.
• Provide hands‑on leadership while maintaining autonomy to make key plant decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Financial acumen

Lean manufacturing

Team building

Decision making

Plant operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Wood industry experience 15+ years

Job description

Plant Manager - Wood Manufacturing

Salary $150,000 - $195,000 + Bonuses + Benefits + Paid Relocation to the Pacific Northwest

Ready to lead a thriving wood manufacturing operation? We're looking for an experienced Plant Manager who knows how to build strong teams, drive performance, and create an environment of accountability and collaboration. You'll have the autonomy to lead a close-knit operation while making a real impact on performance and results.

Location Redding, CA
No Remote

What You'll Do As The Plant Manager

• Lead overall plant operations and drive safety, quality, productivity, and performance.
• Develop, motivate, and hold your team accountable for results.
• Optimize processes to improve efficiency and operational excellence.
• Manage operational budgets and plant financial performance.
• Build strong employee relationships and foster teamwork throughout the operation.
• Provide hands‑on leadership while maintaining autonomy to make key plant decisions.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable company offering strong compensation, bonuses, benefits, paid relocation, and the opportunity to lead with autonomy in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

What We Are Looking For In The Plant Manager

• Minimum 7 years of Plant Manager or Superintendent experience in wood manufacturing or similar heavy industry.
• Strong background in plywood, OSB, EWP, particle board, veneer, or related wood manufacturing.
• Bachelor's Degree or at least 15 years of wood industry experience.
• Strong financial acumen and operational budgeting experience.
• Lean manufacturing experience is a major plus.
• Exceptional leadership, organization, and decision‑making skills.