Plant Manager

Michael Page International

Los Angeles, California
19 days ago

$200,000–$250,000 Per Year
Full-time

Highlights

The successful applicant will have progressive leadership experience within food manufacturing, proven success managing entire plant operations, strong financial and operational acumen, experience managing production KPIs, labor expenses, quality performance, and maintenance reliability, demonstrated track record leading large teams and developing leadership talent, and experience scaling operations in a growing manufacturing environment. The company offers an entrepreneurial environment where leaders have direct access to executive decision-makers and the opportunity to drive meaningful operational improvements.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Los Angeles, California
Job Type	Full-time
Industry	Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary	$200,000–$250,000 Per Year
Company Size	10,000 employees or more
Website	https://www.michaelpage.ca/

Description

Operations Leader

Our client is a rapidly expanding food manufacturer serving both branded and private-label customers across North America. Continued growth in demand has created the need for an experienced operations leader capable of guiding the organization through its next phase of expansion. The company offers an entrepreneurial environment where leaders have direct access to executive decision-makers and the opportunity to drive meaningful operational improvements. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while helping shape the future of a growing manufacturing business.

Operational Leadership

Lead all plant operations and establish performance expectations
Ensure achievement of production targets, service levels, and quality standards
Monitor and improve KPIs related to safety, labor, downtime, waste, yield, and productivity
Develop annual operating plans and support long-term capacity planning

Continuous Improvement

Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Eliminate waste and improve operational efficiency
Lead root-cause investigations and sustainable corrective actions
Drive process standardization and operational discipline

People Leadership

Build, mentor, and develop leadership teams
Strengthen accountability and employee engagement throughout the operation
Support succession planning and organizational development
Promote a culture focused on safety, quality, and performance

Quality & Food Safety

Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and customer requirements
Maintain audit readiness across all operational functions
Partner with Quality leadership to uphold product integrity and traceability standards

Strategic Growth

Support facility expansion initiatives and capital investments
Collaborate with executive leadership on operational strategy
Improve capacity utilization and operational scalability
Lead change management initiatives aligned with business growth objectives

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

What's on Offer

$200,000-$250,000 base salary
Comprehensive medical benefits
Vision coverage
401(k)
PTO program
Company holidays
Significant long-term growth opportunity

Job summary

Sector Engineering & Manufacturing Sub Sector Production, Manufacturing Industry FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) Where Los Angeles Contract Type Permanent

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.