Plant Manager

Our client is a fast-growing startup in its second year, backed by a well-established organization. The facility specializes in manufacturing and rebuilding plastics processing equipment, including molding machines, grinders, extruders, and cooling tanks. With strong financial backing and comprehensive benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing operation in a leadership role.

We are seeking a Plant Manager with a strong background in building or rebuilding capital equipment, ideally within the plastics industry. This role requires a hands-on leader who can oversee all aspects of the operation, from budgeting and production management to safety and continuous improvement initiatives. As the top leader on-site, you will have the autonomy to shape the plant’s operations and drive its growth.

• Oversee all plant operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and productivity.
  
• Develop and manage the plant budget, ensuring financial goals are met.
  
• Lead and train supervisors, ensuring they effectively manage and develop their teams.
  
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized facility.
  
• Champion safety protocols, including LOTO and OSHA compliance, and establish a safety committee.
  
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and performance.
  
• Foster a team-oriented leadership style, motivating employees to achieve production and growth targets.
  

• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in manufacturing or rebuilding capital equipment with components such as pumps, drives, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, HMIs, and sensors.
  
• Strong preference for experience in plastics processing equipment.
  
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills with a collaborative, team-based approach.
  
• Ability to take ownership of the operation and run it like your own business.
  
• Deep technical expertise in machinery operations and troubleshooting.
  
• Strong commitment to safety compliance and enforcement.
  

• Leadership Autonomy: As the highest-ranking manager on-site, you will have the opportunity to shape the plant’s direction and operations.
  
• Startup Growth Potential: Be part of a young operation where your leadership will have a direct impact on its success.
  
• Prime Location: Nestled at the edge of Eldorado National Forest, Eldorado Hills offers unparalleled outdoor recreation—skiing, hiking, fishing, biking, and more—just a short drive from Lake Tahoe and the California coast.
  

This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven Plant Manager to step into a dynamic role with significant influence, strong backing, and room for future growth.