Sr Manufacturing Operations Manager

Jobot; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); In loco; USD 125.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

401(k) with company match.

PTO provided.

Education reimbursement.

Plant startup opportunity.

Leadership impact: multi-shift & 24/7

Descrizione del lavoro

Jobot is seeking a Sr Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead the startup and ongoing production at our new beverage facility in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. You will own safety, quality, productivity, and operations performance across multi-shift manufacturing, ensuring readiness of equipment and teams for 24/7 operations.

The role requires eight-plus years in manufacturing leadership, a suitable engineering or technical degree, strong ERP/SAP experience, and a proven track record in plant startups

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree with at least eight years of related experience and four years of leadership experience.
• Engineering degree preferred based on recruiting brief; master’s degree preferred in attached description.
• Strong manufacturing operations leadership experience in food or beverage production; beverage manufacturing preferred.
• Strong industrial maintenance background and equipment reliability knowledge.
• Experience with automation and high-speed production equipment.
• CAPEX, equipment commissioning, new production-line launches, or plant startup experience strongly preferred.
• Bottling, canning, or blow molding experience highly relevant.
• SAP or comparable large enterprise ERP experience.

Mansioni

• Lead manufacturing operations with accountability for safety, quality, productivity, customer service, and operating performance.
• Support startup readiness for the new facility, including equipment commissioning, production-line readiness, and team development.
• Apply maintenance, reliability, and automation expertise to improve high-speed manufacturing equipment performance.
• Identify, develop, and implement capital expenditure projects that improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Develop and execute one-year and three-year business plans aligned with company and local market objectives.
• Translate plant goals into clear team priorities and measurable performance expectations.
• Review business results and manufacturing KPIs to improve supply chain performance and guide operating decisions.
• Build, coach, and mentor manufacturing teams as operations expand to additional shifts.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts addressing production losses, equipment downtime, and process inefficiencies.
• Ensure internal and external customer requirements are met in accordance with company specifications.
• Support environmentally responsible manufacturing operations and represent the business within the community.
• Host customers, conduct facility tours, and communicate effectively with visitors and stakeholders.
• Use SAP or a comparable enterprise ERP system to support manufacturing execution and performance management.
• Work across the Downey and Rancho Cucamonga locations during the facility transition.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Conoscenze

Leadership experience

Project management

Safety culture

Quality systems

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Engineering degree preferred

Master's degree preferred

Strumenti

SAP

Descrizione del lavoro

Sr Manufacturing Operations Manager

$125000 - $160000 per year | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | On-site | Permanent

Sr. Manufacturing Operations Manager | $125K–$160K Base + 25% Bonus | New Beverage Plant Startup | Rancho Cucamonga, CA

A bit about us:

Founded nearly a decade ago and with operations based in Rancho Cucamonga, we are a beverage manufacturer and distributor serving customers across the West Coast and Midwest. Our network produces and delivers recognized beverage brands to retailers, restaurants, and other businesses. We are investing in a new manufacturing facility in Southern California, creating an opportunity to help establish production systems, develop teams, and shape operations from startup forward.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off: PTO provided.
• Education Support: Education reimbursement.
• Plant Startup Opportunity: Help launch a new manufacturing operation with five planned bottling, canning, and blow molding lines.
• Leadership Impact: Build and coach teams as production expands from one shift toward three shifts and 24/7 operations.
• Start-Date Flexibility: Target January 2027 start, with flexibility for bonus payouts.
• Work arrangement: Onsite; local candidates only. No relocation assistance. Must commute to Downey and travel between Downey and Rancho Cucamonga during the transition. Weekend availability required.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead manufacturing operations with accountability for safety, quality, productivity, customer service, and operating performance.
• Support startup readiness for the new facility, including equipment commissioning, production-line readiness, and team development.
• Apply maintenance, reliability, and automation expertise to improve high-speed manufacturing equipment performance.
• Identify, develop, and implement capital expenditure projects that improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Develop and execute one-year and three-year business plans aligned with company and local market objectives.
• Translate plant goals into clear team priorities and measurable performance expectations.
• Review business results and manufacturing KPIs to improve supply chain performance and guide operating decisions.
• Build, coach, and mentor manufacturing teams as operations expand to additional shifts.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts addressing production losses, equipment downtime, and process inefficiencies.
• Ensure internal and external customer requirements are met in accordance with company specifications.
• Support environmentally responsible manufacturing operations and represent the business within the community.
• Host customers, conduct facility tours, and communicate effectively with visitors and stakeholders.
• Use SAP or a comparable enterprise ERP system to support manufacturing execution and performance management.
• Work across the Downey and Rancho Cucamonga locations during the facility transition.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor’s degree with at least eight years of related experience and four years of leadership experience, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 11 years of relevant experience and six years of leadership experience.
• Engineering degree preferred based on the recruiting brief; master’s degree preferred in the attached description.
• Strong manufacturing operations leadership experience in food or beverage production; beverage manufacturing preferred.
• Strong industrial maintenance background and equipment reliability knowledge.
• Experience with automation and high-speed production equipment.
• CAPEX, equipment commissioning, new production-line launches, or plant startup experience strongly preferred.
• Bottling, canning, or blow molding experience highly relevant.
• SAP or comparable large enterprise ERP experience.
• Proven ability to manage KPIs and improve safety, quality, productivity, and operating performance.
• Approachable leadership style with demonstrated coaching, mentoring, and team-building ability.
• Ability to support growth into multi-shift and 24/7 manufacturing operations.
• Comfort hosting customers, conducting plant tours, and representing the company.
• Local residency and ability to commute to both Downey and Rancho Cucamonga; relocation assistance is not available.
• Weekend availability and flexibility to support operating needs.
• Successful completion of the employer’s background check and drug screening requirements.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.