Plant Manager

Location: Santa Clarita, CA area

Overview: A leading manufacturer of precast concrete products is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee all day-to-day operations of production facility. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong operational, technical, and managerial skills who can drive safety, quality, and productivity in a fast-paced environment. Ideally the manager will have experience in the dry utility market

Position Summary: The Plant Manager is responsible for all aspects of plant performance, including production, quality, maintenance, safety, scheduling, and team development. The successful candidate will lead a diverse team to meet production goals, control costs, and ensure that products meet or exceed industry and customer standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations Management
• Oversee all daily plant operations to ensure manufacturing objectives are met safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Develop and execute production plans aligned with sales demand and delivery timelines.
• Manage equipment utilization, maintenance schedules, and facility improvements to maximize uptime.
• Monitor and improve key metrics such as throughput, scrap, yield, and on-time delivery.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Hire, train, and manage production supervisors, maintenance personnel, and plant staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and safety.
• Conduct performance evaluations, set measurable goals, and develop career growth paths for team members.
• Promote cross-training and workforce flexibility.
• Financial & Resource Management
• Manage plant budgets, including labor, materials, and capital expenditures.
• Analyze production costs and implement cost-reduction strategies.
• Track financial and operational performance metrics; prepare reports for senior leadership.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Coordinate with sales, engineering, logistics, and quality departments to meet customer and project requirements.
• Participate in product development and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with supply chain teams to ensure material availability and vendor performance.

Qualifications

• Required
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 3 years in plant or production management.
• Strong background in precast concrete.
• Proven ability to lead teams and achieve production, safety, and quality targets.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with ERP or MRP systems and data-driven decision making.