Plant Manager Location: Riverside, CA How You Will Make an Impact? The hands-on Plant Manager is responsible for leading and directing the overall operations of a manufacturing plant. You will ensure that the manufacturing operations support goals of safety, quality, and on-time delivery. The Nuts and BoltsExceed profit & loss, safety, quality, and on-time delivery goals to support customer satisfactionAnnual business planning and budgeting of the manufacturing plant.Drive continuous improvement in plant metrics to exceed business objectives agreed to through budgetary planning. Plan and forecast long term plans in a bid to increase the efficiency and profitability of the plantPlan, organize and lead a work group to meet production schedulesMaintain safe working conditions, safe work practices and good housekeeping in area of responsibility through 5S execution and continuous improvementImprove methods and processes to improve productivity, reduce costs and improve qualityTrain, develop, instruct, and motivate employees to achieve maximum efficiencyUnderstand all applicable company policies, standards and procedures and communicate to ensure compliance by all employees in area of responsibilityRecognize and discipline employees according to established proceduresUnderstand bottlenecks that limit production and take necessary corrective actionEnsure flow of materials to meet production needsEnsure proper equipment and tools for workforce to complete tasksRequired CredentialsBachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering, 5 years in a relevant manufacturing environment or, in lieu of degree, ten (10) years of relevant manufacturingDemonstrated supervisory experience of progressive/ increased levels of responsibilityAbility to navigate a business P&L/budget and understand basic principles and concepts to research discrepancies to budgetProven leadership skills in an industrial manufacturing setting and a wide variety of skill and knowledge, supervising complex tasks, and strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skillsDemonstrate strong knowledge of problem-solving skills and how to determine root cause. Ability to develop and create effective action plans to drive improvement and results in plant.Lean Manufacturing experiencePreferred CredentialsCertified in Lean manufacturing concepts by a recognized lean institution, strongly preferredMade to order manufacturing experience You Must Be Able toThis job operates in a manufacturing plant environment. Must be able to work in a non-climate controlled environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. How We Make an Impact Celebrating our 70th year as the largest truck body builder in North America, Morgan Truck Body LLC is proud to produce, deliver, and service quality products. With a foundation built on innovative design and quality construction, Morgan has experienced tremendous growth. In addition to dry freight truck bodies, Morgan specializes in satisfying unique and custom truck body needs, including electric vehicles, mobile service units, and refrigerated products, serving farmers, ranchers, contractors, landscapers, equipment and material haulers, and more! Our shared values are the foundation upon which Morgan does business:Appreciating the people who make our success possible.Acting with integrity in all we do.Delivering results for our customers.Bringing an unbridled passion for our products. Some of Our Total RewardsWe offer big company perks with small company culture:Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life401(k) Savings Plan with Company MatchTuition Reimbursement Paid holidays and increasing vacation time with years of serviceGenerous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program Paid Job and Leadership Development training Morgan Truck Body LLC is a business unit of the J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. family and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Whether you are just beginning your career or taking the “next step,” please visit our careers page -https://www.morgancorp.com/about/careers. #LI-CM3