Plant Operations Leader: Efficiency, Quality & Growth

Motive Workforce

Ventura (CA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Job summary

Motive Workforce partners with a specialized manufacturing company to appoint a Plant Manager who will own facility operations and overall performance. The role demands a proven manufacturing leader capable of setting direction and staying visible on the production floor.

You will lead cross-functional teams spanning manufacturing, quality, maintenance, materials, and plant support, driving safety, quality, and on-time delivery while pursuing continuous efficiency gains.

Qualifications

5+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing.
Experience overseeing plant, production, or manufacturing operations with increasing responsibility.
Strong knowledge of production planning, labor management, quality, and KPIs.
Experience managing budgets and plant operating expenses; direct P&L exposure valued.
Proven ability to develop managers and production teams.
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience preferred.
Hands-on leadership on the production floor and ERP/MRP literacy.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for manufacturing and plant operations.
Coordinate production, quality, maintenance, materials, and supporting functions.
Meet production goals, customer commitments, quality, and delivery requirements.
Track plant performance and identify bottlenecks and cost concerns.
Manage staffing, labor utilization, and operating budgets.
Develop supervisors and managers with clear accountability.
Improve throughput, reduce waste, and raise operational efficiency.
Maintain a safe, compliant workplace with environmental and regulatory standards.
Partner with leadership on priorities and long-term improvements.
Build relationships with customers to resolve issues.