Our client, an industry-leading manufacturing company in Valencia, CA, is seeking an experienced Bilingual Plant Manager to oversee daily operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This is a high-impact leadership role requiring strong operational expertise, lean manufacturing experience, and a hands-on management style.

Location: Valencia, CA

Pay: $100k-$130k/annually

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Responsibilities:
* Lead all plant operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality standards are met.
* Develop and implement lean manufacturing strategies, including Gemba walks, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Oversee P&L management, budget forecasting, and cost control measures to drive profitability.
* Manage labor costs, procurement, and resource allocation while maintaining production efficiency.
* Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards in partnership with the Quality Manager.
* Work closely with Safety, HR, and Procurement teams to optimize operational workflows and foster employee development.
* Maintain strong relationships with vendors and external partners.
* Spend 80% of time on the production floor and 20% on backend operations to ensure optimal process execution.

Qualifications:
* 5+ years of Plant Management experience at the Director level in a manufacturing environment.
* MBA required.
* Six Sigma Certification (Green or White Belt) required.
* Bilingual in English & Spanish is mandatory.
* Strong leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
* Expertise in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and servant leadership principles.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP, and CRM software.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.