Manufacturing Operations Leader, Precast Concrete Plant

Salary: $210,000 (DOE)

Build what lasts

At Thompson Pipe Group – Los Angeles, our products move water, protect communities, and support vital infrastructure. As our Manufacturing Operations Leader in Rialto, CA, you’ll galvanize people, process, and technology to deliver safe, high-quality, and cost-effective output—every shift, every day.

Your impact

• Champion a safety-first culture while orchestrating production, maintenance, quality assurance, and distribution.
• Design the operating playbook—policies, procedures, and training—that powers repeatable excellence.
• Instrument the business with KPI systems: collect data, analyze productivity, and set targets aligned to revenue and cost goals; communicate insights through reports and presentations.
• Grow talent through clear expectations, coaching, feedback, and development plans; assess performance and ensure continuity.
• Own budgets and P&L performance; analyze financials, manage costs, and make decisions grounded in data.
• Advance our reputation and pursue opportunities that fuel growth.
• Ensure leadership directives are converted into durable results via follow-up, verification, and corrective action.
• Collaborate across EHS, HR, Maintenance, Logistics, and other support partners.
• And, as in any dynamic plant environment—take on other duties as required.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years managing operations in manufacturing, leading teams and resources across product, budgets, change, and quality.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing; construction-related/building materials preferred.
• Commercially minded and comfortable engaging all levels of leadership up to C-level.
• Leader of large, multi-tier teams with strong structure and effective delegation through frontline leaders.
• A quality advocate who sets expectations, enforces accountability, and fosters proactive problem-solving.

Strengths you bring

• End-to-end understanding of operations, sales, and project management.
• Lead-by-example style with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Financial fluency: budgeting, P&L analysis, cost control, and data-backed decisions.
• Organization and discipline to prioritize, manage multiple initiatives, and follow through consistently.
• Delivery excellence across the product/project lifecycle.
• Ownership, reliability, and steady execution; strong interpersonal skills.
• Detail orientation that protects quality, safety, financial outcomes, and customer confidence.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and Visio (or comparable tools).

What you’ll gain

• Medical, Vision and Dental, Life Benefits
• Life & Supplement Life
• Company Matched 401K retirement plan
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• Training and Development
• Career Opportunity!
• $1,000.00 Referral Bonus

Environment

This is a precast concrete manufacturing leadership role—not a warehouse position.

Work location

3009 N Laurel Avenue Rialto, CA 92377

Proficiency areas

• Continuous Improvement
• Production Optimization
• Production Planning & Scheduling

Legal statements

Must pass Pre-employment Physical and drug test.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Thompson pipe group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or another legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace.

EOE/AA – M/F/Vet/Disability