Plant Manager- West Sakurament, CA

Actus Consulting Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Actus Consulting Group is seeking a Plant Manager-Chemical in West Sacramento, CA. The role oversees daily operations at a small-scale manufacturing facility with a focus on safe, efficient production and hands-on leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing operations, strong safety knowledge, and experience with Lean/5S process improvements. The position is onsite with standard business hours and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA) and manufacturing best practices.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, 5S, etc.)
• Hands-on approach with ability to manage multiple functions in a small team environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work onsite in West Sacramento, CA

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations to ensure efficient and safe production.
• Monitor production performance metrics and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize processes, increase productivity, and reduce costs.
• Enforce safety protocols and environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and safety meetings.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and manage plant staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance schedules.
• Respond to operational emergencies and manage crises

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety compliance

Lean (5S)

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing or related field

Job description

Plant Manager-Chemical

Location: West Sacramento, California
Salary: $110,000–$130,000 per year
Schedule: Monday–Friday (standard business hours, onsite)

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee daily operations at a small-scale manufacturing facility in West Sacramento, CA. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient production, maintaining safety and compliance standards, and leading a team in a hands-on, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a solid background in manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Oversee daily plant operations to ensure efficient and safe production
• Monitor production performance metrics and implement improvements
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize processes, increase productivity, and reduce costs

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce safety protocols and environmental regulations
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and safety meetings
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations

Team Leadership

• Hire, train, evaluate, and manage plant staff
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement (5S, Lean practices)
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

Maintenance Oversight

• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance schedules
• Ensure all machinery and equipment are operating efficiently

Crisis Management

• Respond to operational emergencies such as equipment failures or safety incidents
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, including leadership responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA) and manufacturing best practices
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, 5S, etc.)
• Hands-on approach with the ability to manage multiple functions in a small team environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work onsite in West Sacramento, CA