Plant Manager - Manufactured Housing (Bilingual: Spanish & English Required)

Position Overview

The Plant Manager oversees all aspects of manufacturing operations for a leading manufactured housing company, including production, quality, maintenance, safety, and distribution. This hands-on leadership role ensures operational excellence, team development, and delivery of high-quality homes and structures - including sheds, cabins, and modular units - on time and within budget. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, bilingual leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-touch production environment and is passionate about continuous improvement, safety, and team success.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Plan, organize, and direct day-to-day plant operations to meet production and shipping goals.
• Oversee production, maintenance, purchasing, inventory, and service operations.
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets for optimal output and quality.
• Implement strategies aligned with company objectives, providing clear direction and focus to all plant departments.
• Track performance metrics (safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery) and initiate corrective actions as needed.

Production & Quality Excellence

• Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing, single-piece flow, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all products meet or exceed quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain efficient material flow, production scheduling, and distribution coordination.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration between production, delivery, and service teams to optimize throughput and customer satisfaction.

People & Culture

• Recruit, train, and mentor a motivated, bilingual workforce that embraces accountability and teamwork.
• Foster a culture of safety, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Coach and develop supervisors and line leads to support Ulrich's 5-Star Customer Experience.
• Address employee issues constructively while maintaining fair and consistent policy administration.

Safety, Compliance & Maintenance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and environmental regulations.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through training, audits, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Oversee proper maintenance and safe operation of all production and service equipment.

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

• Develop and maintain systems to track productivity, quality, and cost performance.
• Lead initiatives to reduce waste, increase capacity, and enhance product consistency.
• Prepare and present reports on production performance, material usage, and labor efficiency.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Manufacturing Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in plant or operations management - ideally within manufactured housing, modular building, or wood products industries.

Skills and Knowledge

• Bilingual (Spanish and English) - Required.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EHS standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; ERP experience (Infor preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and AutoCAD drawings.
• Proven success managing multi-shift or multi-facility operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• High energy, results-driven mindset with openness to change.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $85,000-$100,000+ DOE
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• 401(k) with company profit-sharing
• Full-time, onsite position

Work Environment

• Manufacturing facility / warehouse setting (non-climate-controlled).
• Requires active floor presence, including supervision of bilingual production teams and operational staff.

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