Plant Production Leader | Lean Ops & Team Growth

Hirebridge; Bell (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Advancement opportunities

Supportive culture

Benefits including 401K

Job summary

Hirebridge is seeking a Production Manager for our Bell, California facility. You will own day-to-day operations, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and drive performance across production and packaging teams.

You will oversee scheduling, safety, quality, and efficiency while mentoring a team of 15+ employees. This salaried management role offers growth opportunities and a dynamic, fast-paced culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience leading 15+ team members.
• Experience with MS Office, WMS, and ideally JDE.
• Experience monitoring plant ops using spreadsheets or Power BI reports.
• Knowledge of Lean, World Class Manufacturing or similar principles; implementation experience preferred.
• Strong people management skills with ability to motivate and train a team.
• Experience managing a departmental budget.
• Results oriented with bias toward action and delivery.
• Analytical approach to problem solving.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Safety minded; industrial safety certification a plus.
• Ability to document and maintain SOPs and train teams to follow them.

Responsibilities

• Report to Plant Manager and oversee production operations.
• Support efficient manufacturing and packaging processes.
• Ensure peak productivity, quality, and performance across production.
• Supervise daily operations in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Lead teams transforming raw materials into finished goods.
• Motivate and train staff; provide performance feedback.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and resources to meet demand.
• Foster buy-in for new ideas and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement Lean initiatives and CI programs.
• Monitor safety, quality, and output; drive improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
• Develop and track production schedules and adjust as needed.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies.

Skills

People management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Lean/WCM knowledge

Results orientation

Communication

Training & development

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

WMS

JDE (JD Edwards)

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Hirebridge is seeking a Production Manager for our Bell, California facility. You will own day-to-day operations, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and drive performance across production and packaging teams.

You will oversee scheduling, safety, quality, and efficiency while mentoring a team of 15+ employees. This salaried management role offers growth opportunities and a dynamic, fast-paced culture.