Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsOwn results!Lead growth!About Our ClientOur client is a well-established manufacturer serving industrial and construction-related markets across North America. The business has built a reputation for quality, reliability, and operational excellence within a highly regulated production environment.With a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement, the company continues to invest in its people, equipment, and facilities.Employees benefit from a collaborative culture where leaders are empowered to make decisions and drive meaningful change.Job DescriptionProvide overall leadership for a manufacturing operation, ensuring production targets are achieved safely and efficientlyDrive operational performance across productivity, quality, cost control, delivery, and customer satisfaction metricsLead and develop supervisors, team leaders, maintenance personnel, and production employeesFoster a strong safety-first culture and ensure compliance with all regulatory and company standardsIdentify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve profitabilityManage site budgets and maintain accountability for operational financial performanceOversee maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtimePartner with supply chain and logistics teams to ensure smooth material flow and inventory managementBuild workforce capability through coaching, succession planning, and employee development initiativesCollaborate with executive leadership on strategic projects, facility upgrades, and long-term operational goalsMonitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions where requiredChampion a culture of ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the facilityMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. the company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantA successful Plant Manager should have:5+ years of leadership experience within heavy manufacturing, industrial products manufacturing, construction materials, metals, building products, aggregates, concrete, cement, mining, or similar process-driven industrial environmentsProven experience managing manufacturing operations with responsibility for safety, quality, productivity, and cost performanceStrong people leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and hold teams accountableExperience overseeing maintenance, production planning, and operational improvement initiativesWorking knowledge of manufacturing metrics, budgeting, and operational reportingAbility to thrive in a hands-on leadership position where visibility and floor presence are essentialExperience working with ERP or manufacturing planning systemsStrong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skillsBachelor's degree preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will also be consideredLean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or related operational excellence experience is highly desirableWe are particularly interested in candidates coming from industries such as:Building materialsConcrete productsPrecast manufacturingCementAggregatesMetals fabricationStructural productsIndustrial manufacturingMining and minerals processingHeavy industrial production environmentsWhat's on OfferCompetitive annual salary ranging from $120,000 to $140,000.Comprehensive bonus structure and benefits package.Interested? Apply today.ContactJuliette MuratoreQuote job refJN-072026-7066483Job summarySectorEngineering & ManufacturingSub SectorOperations ManagementIndustryIndustrial / ManufacturingWhereLos AngelesContract TypePermanentConsultant nameJuliette MuratoreJob ReferenceJN-072026-7066483