Plant 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
Education & 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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, business management, or related field
- 5+ years of management experience in a manufacturing environment with P&L and budgeting responsibility
- Fluency in both English and Spanish
- Lean Six Sigma certification with 5+ years of hands-on transformation work
- Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and strategic financial planning skills
What We Do
Carris Reels, Inc. is an employee-owned company specializing in the production and supply of wood, metal, and plastic reels for the wire and cable industry. With over 60 years of experience, the company provides a comprehensive range of packaging solutions, including plywood, nailed wood, and recycled reels, serving as a key provider of industrial reel products across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
