Site Operations Director, Concrete Pipe Production

Thompson Pipe Group; Rialto (CA); On-site; USD 189,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental

Life Benefits

Company Matched 401K

Vacation & Sick Leave

Training and Development

Career Opportunity

Referral Bonus $1,000

Job summary

Thompson Pipe Group in Rialto, CA is seeking an experienced Operations Leader to direct end-to-end plant activities and drive efficiency across manufacturing, distribution, maintenance, QA, and safety. You will set targets, lead cost controls, and collaborate with leaders to deliver reliable results.

The role demands a commercial mindset, strong communication, and proven ability to scale operations with effective delegation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of manufacturing operations management across people, products, resources, budgets, change and quality.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing; construction/building materials preferred.
• Commercial mindset with engagement at all levels up to C-suite.
• Proven ability to structure large operations and delegate through leaders.
• Ownership of product quality and proactive issue prevention/resolution.
• Fluent in operations, sales and project management; strong communication.
• Proficient in budgets, P&L, cost control and analytical decision-making.
• Microsoft Office suite (MS Office, MS Project, Visio) proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end operations to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Design and deploy scalable policies, procedures, and operating mechanisms.
• Set targets, collect/analyze metrics, present insights to stakeholders.
• Lead budget creation and ownership of P&L; manage costs and drive data-based decisions.
• Build capability with clear goals, feedback, and development plans for leaders and teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and strengthen plant safety, processes, and training.
• Partner with EHS, HR, Maintenance, Logistics and other functions.
• Identify growth opportunities to advance company objectives and reputation.

Skills

Operations leadership

P&L management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Visio

Job description

Pay: $210,000 (DOE)

Why join Thompson Pipe Group – Los Angeles?

Family-founded. Engineer-led. Builder-trusted. From Rialto, CA, we deliver precast concrete solutions that keep communities moving. Step into a role where your operational rigor sets the pace for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Is this you?

• Do you energize large teams and develop leaders who deliver results?
• Do you turn KPIs into action—closing gaps in productivity, quality, and cost?
• Do you love orchestrating manufacturing, distribution, maintenance, QA, and safety into one cohesive operation?
• Do you navigate C-suite conversations as comfortably as you coach front-line supervisors?

What you’ll do

• Direct end-to-end TPG–Los Angeles operations to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Design and deploy policies, procedures, and operating mechanisms that scale.
• Set targets, collect and analyze metrics, and present insights and plans to stakeholders.
• Lead budget creation and ownership of P&L results; manage costs and drive data-based decisions.
• Build capability: clear goals, continuous feedback, and development plans for leaders and teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and strengthen plant safety, processes, and training.
• Partner closely with EHS, HR, Maintenance, Logistics, and other support functions.
• Research the market and identify growth opportunities to advance the company’s objectives and reputation.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of manufacturing operations management, spanning people, products, resources, budgets, change, and quality.
• Industrial manufacturing experience; construction/building materials preferred.
• Commercial mindset with experience engaging all levels up to C-level.
• Proven ability to structure large operations and delegate effectively through leaders.
• Demonstrated ownership of product quality and a proactive approach to issue prevention and resolution.
• Fluency in operations, sales, and project management.
• Exceptional communication; strong organization and multi-initiative execution discipline.
• Financial leadership (budgets, P&L, cost control) with analytical decision-making.
• MS Office, MS Project, Visio, or equivalent proficiency.

Benefits and development

• Medical, Vision and Dental, Life Benefits
• Life & Supplement Life
• Company Matched 401K retirement plan
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• Training and Development
• Career Opportunity!
• $1,000.00 Referral Bonus

Where you’ll work

3009 N Laurel Avenue, Rialto, CA 92377

Not a warehouse position—this is hands-on precast concrete pipe manufacturing.

Notes

• This description outlines the role’s general scope and may evolve as business needs change.
• Responsibilities may be reassigned to meet operational requirements.

Compliance

Must pass Pre-employment Physical and drug test.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
• Thompson pipe group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or another legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
• Drug-free workplace.

EOE/AA – M/F/Vet/Disability