Plant Manager

Plant Manager at The Shyft Group summary: The Plant Manager at Royal Truck Body is responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant operations including safety, quality, delivery, cost control, and team leadership. This role drives continuous improvement through lean manufacturing and manages budgets, KPIs, and new product launches. The manager also ensures compliance with safety standards and collaborates across departments to meet production goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Plant Manager | Royal Truck Body | Carson, CA Regular Employee | Salary Exempt | $150,000.00 - 160,000.00 Overview As the Plant Manager for Royal Truck Body (Aebi Schmidt Group Brands) based in Carson, CA, you will be accountable for planning, directing, and coordinating all aspects of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people for the facility.  You will also be instrumental in spearheading operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team development. Core Responsibilities Lead plant operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goalsDrive continuous improvement through lean manufacturing and standardized processesOversee new product launches and ensure successful production ramp-upDevelop and manage department budgets and KPIsFoster a positive, high-performance team cultureEnsure compliance with safety standards and operational proceduresCollaborate with cross-functional leaders to solve problems and implement solutionsMaintain strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholdersWorks cross functionally with other inter-company brands Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field10+ years of leadership expertise in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentExperience in vehicle assembly or similar production environments, preferredStrong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skillsProficient in Microsoft 365 Excellent communication and interpersonal abilitiesProven track record of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlinesBi-lingual in Spanish, preferredLearn More  The content below is exclusively available on our careers site job description: https://theshyftgroup.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/1312?c=theshyftgroup Aebi Schmidt Group: Join Our Talent Community - Careers - The Shyft Group + Aebi Schmidt Merger Finalized - News - Employee Testimonials - Join Us (YouTube). Follow Aebi Schmidt Group on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.   Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)Aebi Schmidt Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com. Aebi Schmidt Group is an E-Verify EmployerAebi Schmidt Group uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice     U.S. Right to Work Notice. Keywords: plant manager, manufacturing operations, lean manufacturing, production management, industrial production, team leadership, safety compliance, budget management, product launch, continuous improvement