We, Robert Half Executive Search, have been exclusively retained by a growing, 3rd generation family-owned, custom contract manufacturer based in San Leandro to identify a dynamic Plant Manager to join their leadership team.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing both a production facility and a team. They should be able to analyze each step of the manufacturing process and make effective use of resources to deliver desired outcomes. The candidate will also have an ability to follow safety and compliance guidelines diligently in order to create a healthy work environment for all employees.
This is a “hands on” management position, with day-to-day responsibility for all production related personnel and operations on the shop floor.
Compensation for the role will include a base salary of $160,000 - $180,000 and a full benefits package.
Responsibilities
- Oversee manufacturing processes and plant operations
- Cultivate a culture that promotes continuous improvement, safety, encourages experimentation and celebrates both failures and successes.
- Working proactively with the Quality Manager to prevent nonconformances, resolve rejections and address trends and emerging issues.
- Design process flows for new parts.
- Work with managers from Sales, Quality, Materials and Tool and Die departments to build quotes with details from production.
- Scheduling production jobs, ensuring they are on time and completed under budget.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant field preferred
- Lean Six Sigma certifications are an added benefit
- 6+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Prior experience in metal stamping or a similar contract manufacturing
- 5-7 years of leadership experience
- Experience with ISO 9001 standards and operating in a production environment with a Quality Management System
- Strong communication, management and supervisory skills
This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-visibility leadership role with a respected legacy business that combines decades of craftsmanship with a forward-looking growth strategy. The Plant Manager will have a direct impact on operational performance, employee development, and customer satisfaction, making this position an exciting career move for an accomplished manufacturing leader.
