Plant Manager

Job DetailsJob Location: Madera, CA 93637Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: 1st ShiftPlant Manager

Madera, CA | On-site | Manufacturing | Bilingual English & Spanish | Reports to Director of Manufacturing

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the chief on-site leader of our California manufacturing facility, you'll drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, profitability, and culture. Working closely with corporate leadership, you'll craft and execute strategies that strengthen all key functions - from production and financial operations to people development and continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead daily plant operations through a team of production managers and supervisors, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and financial targets are consistently met.

Build and sustain a culture of employee engagement - one where team members have meaningful autonomy and collaboration as employee-owners.

Champion operational excellence through continuous improvement across manufacturing, leadership development, regulatory compliance, and business relations.

Partner with other divisions, suppliers, and customers to deliver strong service, seamless coordination, and sustainable sales growth.

Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes - serving as the go-to problem solver on the plant floor and beyond.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Carris Reels is a 100% employee-owned manufacturer - which means every person on our team has a real stake in our success. Our employee-owners take pride in the work they do, the products they build, and the customers they serve. When the company wins, everyone wins. One-shift operations in manufacturing and assembly located in Madera and Santa Maria, CA.

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401k with discretionary company contribution

Profit sharing

Paid time off

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOREducation & Experience

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, business management, or a related field

5+ years of management experience in a manufacturing environment, including P&L and budgeting responsibility

Lean Six Sigma certification with 5+ years of hands-on transformation work preferred

Skills & Abilities

Strong leadership presence with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset with sharp problem-solving instincts

Strategic and financial planning capabilities

Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-driven

Fluency in both English & Spanish