Plant Manager

Direct Hire Plant Manager needed in Modesto CA! Pay: $160K-$185K Summary: The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all operations at the entire site, including continuous panel line manufacture and ancillary processes. Ensuring the site manufactures high-quality products at standard manufacturing costs in an effective, safe, and profitable manner. This is accomplished through the direct management of subordinate managers and supervisors. Essential Duties: Maintain the panel line to produce a quality product efficiently and safely. Ensure adherence to current quality standards. Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods and equipment performance. Ensure work orders are manufactured to meet customer delivery dates. Assist in the implementation of preventative and predictive maintenance programs. Analyze and resolve work problems. Effectively lead subordinate managers, supervisors, and employees. Prepare and maintain appropriate production records. Monitor, coordinate, and assist with physical inventory counts. Measure and improve on manufacturing variances. Ensure correct data recording for all required reports. Help resolve customer problems or complaints. Attend and participate in meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required. Keep informed of all government rules and regulations and how they apply to the industry. Measure and manage through Key Performance Indicators. Aid in the development of staff. Ensure a safe work environment by enforcing company safety policies, conducting regular audits and inspections, leading incident investigations, and driving a proactive safety culture aligned with local regulations and company standards. Participate in annual budgeting and forecasting for the plant Contribute to strategic planning and long-term operational goals Identify and mitigate operational risks to ensure uninterrupted production Support corporate environmental goals and implement sustainable manufacturing practices Follow the Group Code of Conduct and Group Compliance. Follow Compliance requirements per "KNA-SOP-1705 Compliance Roles and Responsibilities." Performs all other duties as assigned. Education/Experience: Formal education is preferably a bachelor's degree or above. 10 years of manufacturing experience, ideally in a continuous product environment. Knowledge and practice of modern manufacturing techniques. Knowledge of labor laws. Knowledge of the construction industry. Know the operation of the panel producing equipment and accessory equipment. Ability to calculate figures/amounts. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to train and instruct employees. Good analytical problem-solving skills. Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills. Proven track record of lean manufacturing experience Computer Skills: Must be highly proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook. Key Attributes General Manager-Level Leadership Accountability Owns overall site performance , including safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and employee engagement. Acts as the business owner for the facility , balancing shortterm execution with longterm capability building. Establishes and communicates a clear vision, priorities, and operating rhythm for the plant. Leads crossfunctional alignment across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, and EHS. Serves as the final decision authority at the site level for operational, staffing, and escalation matters. Strategic & Financial Management Owns plant financial performance , including labor cost control, variable/fixed cost management, and operational margins. Develops and executes annual operating plans , capital plans, and multi-year improvement roadmaps. Participates in capital investment justification , prioritization, and execution to support growth and efficiency. Uses financial and operational data to drive fact based decisions and performance improvement . Ensures inventory accuracy, working capital discipline, and risk mitigation. People & Culture Leadership Builds a high accountability leadership team , holding managers responsible for results and behaviors. Coaches, develops, and successionplans direct reports and future plant leaders. Drives a strong performance management culture , including clear expectations, timely feedback, and consequence management. Promotes a culture of safety, ownership, continuous improvement, and compliance . Leads employee engagement initiatives and laborrelations strategy (where applicable). Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Champions Lean manufacturing and operational excellence , leading systemic problem solving and waste elimination. Ensures standardized work, KPI discipline, and daily management systems are consistently applied. Balances throughput, quality, and cost while maintaining stable operations during change. Leads major operational disruptions, incident response, and recovery efforts. External & Enterprise Focus Represents the plant with customers, auditors, regulators, and corporate stakeholders . Ensures compliance with regulatory, environmental, safety, and labor requirements . Partners with corporate functions to implement enterprise initiatives and best practices. Drives sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental stewardship at the site. Enhanced Leadership Competencies Success in this role requires: Enterpriselevel thinking with the ability to manage a plant as a business. Strong financial acumen and datadriven decisionmaking capability. Proven ability to lead leaders and drive accountability through others. High emotional intelligence, resilience, and change leadership capability. Ability to operate effectively in a fastpaced, metricsdriven manufacturing environment. Demonstrated courage to address performance gaps and make difficult decisions. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform key responsibilities. Body Movement & Posture: Standing or walking for extended periods, frequent bending, stooping, crouching, or kneeling, climbing stairs or ladders, crawling, or working in confined spaces. Manual Dexterity & Handling: Using hands and fingers to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects, operating machinery or tools with precision, repetitive motion tasks (e.g., packaging, sorting). Strength & Lifting: Lifting and carrying materials (often 25-50 lbs.). Pushing or pulling carts, pallets, or equipment. Adjusting body movements to match the pace of moving objects. Sensory Requirements: Near and far visual acuity for spotting defects or reading gauges. Hearing alarms, instructions, or machinery sounds. Peripheral vision for monitoring surroundings. Cognitive & Environmental Factors: Maintaining focus in noisy or fast-paced environments. Performing tasks independently or in teams. Exposure to heat, cold, dust, or chemicals depending on the facility. LSI Staffing is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact our HR department at (316) 262-0162.