Plant / General Manager - Lead a Major 24/7 Warehouse Start-Up in Moreno Valley, CA!Salary Range - $154,000 to $164,000 Annually
Are you an experienced operational leader ready to take on the challenge of launching and leading a large-scale warehouse operation from the ground up? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where strategy, leadership, and operational excellence drive success? If so, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven
Plant / General Manager to lead a high-profile, 24/7 warehouse start-up operation in
Moreno Valley, California. This role will provide overall leadership for the site, driving operational performance, customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and continuous improvement across all functions.
This is a rare opportunity to build a world-class operation from day one - leading teams, developing culture, implementing strategy, and creating long-term operational success within a growing global organization.
What You'll Do- Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for a large-scale warehouse operation
- Lead and develop cross-functional leadership teams including Operations, HR, Quality, Inventory, Safety, Engineering, and IT
- Drive performance across safety, quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, and financial results
- Build a strong operational culture focused on accountability, teamwork, engagement, and continuous improvement
- Partner directly with customers and executive leadership teams
- Develop and execute startup plans, operational strategies, and long-term growth initiatives
- Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards
- Analyze operational metrics and implement initiatives to improve efficiency and performance
- Lead workforce planning and staffing strategies for a 24/7 operation
- Support employee development, succession planning, and leadership growth
- Drive a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement throughout the facility
What We're Looking For- Senior leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or supply chain operations
- Proven experience leading large-scale, high-volume operations
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and inspire teams at all levels
- Experience managing multi-shift or 24/7 operations preferred
- Strong operational, financial, and strategic business acumen
- Experience building teams and processes in start-up or rapidly changing environments
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong customer relationship management experience
- Ability to lead through change and drive operational transformation
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related field preferred
- Start-up, greenfield, or transition experience strongly preferred
- Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience is a plus
- Experience supporting large employee populations in operational environments
- Bilingual Spanish is a plus
About the RoleHow you will contribute Ensure that customer expectations are met and/or exceeded within the confines of company guidelines.
- Quarterly presentations to customer senior management relative to our scorecard and initiatives.
- Participate in customer invited meetings e.g. 9:30 am to support Customer strategic objectives
- Communicate with the customer and demonstrate initiatives supporting continuous improvement.
Meet company objectives with respect to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale and Environment.
- Quarterly presentations to senior management of syncreon re Plant objectives and initiatives
- Establish 5 year / contract life business plan, annual budgets and ensure targets are met
- Local initiatives to ensure plant progression in all regards
Adopt continuous improvement within the workplace.
- Plan and execute the concepts of lean manufacturing
- Ensure the plant plans and executes productivity tasks on an annual and ongoing basis
- Prioritize activities associated with the elimination of waste in all aspects of our operations
Organizational Strengthening
- Continue to build a stronger salaried team capable of leading the hourly workforce into the demands of the future.
- Improve employee relations and morale through participation of personnel from the shop floor and instill behavioral discipline
- Improve communication throughout the organization and at all levels
Work with Trade Unions (if applicable)
- Continue to identify and eliminate past practices that may impact the financial wellbeing of the plant.
- Work with union personnel to improve day to day operations while limiting the emotional impact on the workforce
- Adopt union representatives as part of the business to maximize their contribution to achieve overall objectives
New Business
- Work with the business development and account management group to identify business opportunities within the capabilities of the plant and local area
- Ensure the plant participates in all activities surrounding potential business and future profitability
- Ensure the plant is always in a state that maximizes its appeal to outsiders and potential customers
Be a Corporate Citizen, create an external Image
- Ensure that syncreon.US, Inc. is a positive force within the community and considered to be a good employer
- Increase the exposure of syncreon.US Inc. in a positive light to maximize our opportunity for future growth
- Work with other suppliers and industry focus groups in the local community to learn from their experiences and adapt accordingly
Quality and Environmental Management Systems
- Participate as an active member of the management team in supporting ISO 14001 and ensuring that their direct reports abide by these processes and operating work instructions
- Drive, Attend and participate in both ISO TS 16949 and ISO 14001 management review
Your Key Qualifications - A college or university degree related to manufacturing is preferred and / or MBA
- Managerial experience at various levels and/or other manufacturing locations
- Manufacturing / logistics background in the automotive industry is preferred
- Job experience in a Tier 1 operation is beneficial
- A production, materials and quality control background compliment skill set
