*This position will be focused in both the San Diego and Tijuana facilities*

Job Summary:

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant operations, ensuring efficient production processes, managing resources effectively, and maintaining a strong culture of leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement. This role requires a hands-on leader who will foster a culture of servant leadership and accountability, while also managing the day-to-day operational performance of the plant.

Key Responsibilities:

Plant Leadership:

• Foster a culture aligned with our core values: service, strong relationships, and personal and professional development.
• Lead by example through servant leadership, teamwork, and ownership.
• Cultivate a positive and productive work environment.
• Build strong communication and collaborative bonds between offices, ensuring alignment across distances.
• Lead efforts to combat the "5 Dysfunctions of a Team" (Absence of Trust, Fear of Conflict, Lack of Commitment, Avoidance of Accountability, Inattention to Results).
• Lead and mentor a high-performance team, conducting regular performance reviews and setting clear objectives.
• Ensure continuous learning and self-improvement within the team.

Operational Management:

• Forecasting and Production Control:
• Develop accurate production control models to predict and address constraints (e.g., labor, overtime, material shortages).
• Establish labor and material budgets, and forecast needs for sub-manufacturing and overtime.
• Coordinate closely with the sales and engineering teams to align product pricing, lead times, and delivery priorities.
• Safety and Quality Management:
• Develop and enforce safety training programs and standards, ensuring adherence to OSHA requirements and incident reporting.
• Implement and monitor quality control systems to ensure conformance to purchase orders and fabrication drawings.
• Oversee preventive maintenance for buildings, facilities, and equipment to ensure safe, reliable operations.
• Financial Management:
• Prepare and manage monthly financial reports, including completed job costs, work-in-progress (WIP), and inventory.
• Develop, monitor, and manage manufacturing budgets and financial initiatives.
• Provide data-based justifications for capital purchases, and manage the purchase and implementation process.
• Inventory and Resource Management:
• Manage inventory levels, purchasing, and supplier performance.
• Oversee purchase orders, invoicing, and payroll functions as required by the Accounting department.

Team Development and Human Resources:

• Recruit, hire, and onboard employees in alignment with organizational needs.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and implement employee training programs.
• Manage employee benefit communications and ensure compliance with the employee handbook.
• Address personnel issues in collaboration with the Jacksonville HR team, when necessary.

Optimization and Continuous Improvement:

• Efficiency and Productivity:
• Implement data-driven systems to track and optimize productivity and process standards.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate production throughput, quality, and profitability.
• Identify process bottlenecks and make adjustments to equipment, personnel, and workflow to improve throughput and reduce costs.
• Process Improvement:
• Continuously evaluate and implement best practices in production management and lean manufacturing.
• Ensure that production goals are met within set timeframes and budgets.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
• Proven experience as a Plant Manager, preferably in the sheet metal/steel fabrication industry.
• Strong understanding of business and management principles, including budgeting, resource allocation, and human resource management.

Skills:

• Strong leadership, operations management, and people management skills.
• Ability to manage production processes and optimize workflows.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in computer software for data analysis, reporting, and problem-solving.

Attributes:

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently as well as in team settings.
• Strong decision-making abilities and ability to solve complex problems.
• Self-motivated with a commitment to personal and professional growth.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel occasionally as required.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.