Plant Operations Manager Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING 

Position Overview

The Project Manager – Manufacturing Operations is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing key projects and initiatives that improve efficiency, productivity, and performance within the manufacturing plant. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this role ensures that strategic and operational projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives. The position requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to collaborate across departments and drive measurable results.

 Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage plant-level projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with operational goals and company strategy.
• Partner with the General Manager and leadership team to identify, prioritize, and track key initiatives across production, quality, maintenance, safety, and supply chain.
• Develop project charters, timelines, budgets, and performance metrics; monitor progress and adjust plans as necessary.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring resources are effectively allocated and roadblocks are removed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project status updates, reporting progress, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.
• Implement standardized project management practices, tools, and reporting methods for consistent execution across initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to optimize productivity, reduce waste, and improve cost efficiency.
• Ensure all projects comply with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality expectations.
• Facilitate effective change management and communication to ensure adoption of new processes or technologies.

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in project management within a manufacturing, industrial, or operations environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management methodologies (PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification a plus).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning, and process improvement.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar).

 Competencies

• Strategic thinker with an execution mindset.
• Ability to build trust and collaborate across teams.
• Strong leadership without direct authority.
• Results-driven with focus on measurable outcomes.
• Adaptability to shifting priorities and changing plant conditions.

 Performance Metrics

• On-time and on-budget delivery of key projects.
• Measurable improvements in productivity, efficiency, or cost savings.
• Effective communication and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Successful implementation of process improvements and plant initiatives.
• Contribution to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

We’re open to individuals who aren’t just looking for their next job, they’re looking to build a career. You want an opportunity to showcase your skillset in dispatch/logistics, strategic planning and business development with a solid company who will invest in you. In our culture – everyone matters.   

ALL ABOUT JENSEN INFRASTRUCTURE

Much like you, our founder, Don Jensen was looking for a way to support his family, so he started his Company in 1968. Since founded, we’ve been supporting communities across Nevada, California, Arizona, Washington, and Hawaii.   

Jensen Infrastructure likely has an impact on your daily life.  We build culverts to take water away from your neighborhoods, underground utility boxes to hold cables, and manholes to allow workers access to the sewers deep below the roads we drive on. And that’s just a small sample of what we do at Jensen on a daily basis.   

When you work at one of Jensen’s many locations, you will enjoy the close relationships and camaraderie of a small company while being part of a larger, well-established, growing company. 

We are committed to ensuring employment practices that promote equal opportunities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations during your interview process.