Plant Operations General Manager — Southern California

Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who turns complexity into flow? Do you thrive in high-volume environments, speak the language of lean, and balance customer expectations with disciplined execution? Ready to own plant performance—operations, people, and financials—while meeting every federal, state, California, and environmental requirement? If so, let’s talk.

What you will own

• Daily performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement that reduce waste and boost throughput
• Cross-functional alignment for process and product upgrades
• Maintenance strategies that keep assets reliable and available

How you will deliver results

• Set strategic direction and provide day-to-day plant leadership
• Build a high-performing leadership team and drive accountability
• Manage operating plans, budgets, and long-range improvement initiatives
• Deploy root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions to eliminate defects
• Strengthen quality systems and tighten process controls

Safety & compliance focus

• Maintain strict adherence to Cal/OSHA, OSHA, and environmental regulations
• Promote a prevention-first safety culture with clear ownership and follow-through
• Ensure compliance with California labor laws, documentation, and training

People & culture

• Hire, develop, and retain a capable, engaged workforce
• Coach leaders, provide feedback, and manage performance rigorously
• Nurture an inclusive, respectful, and accountable workplace

Financial & data

• Full P&L ownership for the site
• Use KPIs and analytics to drive continuous improvement
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field
• 7–10+ years of manufacturing leadership
• Demonstrated success managing plant operations with P&L responsibility
• Experience in high-volume or assembly-based environments
• Strong command of lean and continuous improvement
• ERP proficiency and fluency with manufacturing metrics
• Working knowledge of California employment and safety regulations

Preferred

• Background in building products, component manufacturing, or similar sectors
• OSHA 30, Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), or APICS certifications

Work environment & physical demands

• Office and manufacturing settings; routine presence on the production floor
• Exposure to moving equipment, noise, and changing temperatures
• PPE required at all times in designated areas
• Frequent standing, walking, and manual work; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs

Compensation & schedule

The pay range, benefits, and work schedule for this position are listed on the company careers page in accordance with California law.

Where you’ll work

• Location: Onsite – Southern California
• Travel: As business needs require
• Confidential Search: Additional company details will be shared with qualified candidates

Skills that make a difference

• Customer Service
• OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing)
• Leadership / People Management
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Tools & systems

• ERP Software

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

RiteScreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.