Plant Manger

About Paramount Extrusions:

Paramount Extrusions Company is a high-end, tight tolerance aluminum extrusion specialist known for pushing boundaries and shaping the exceptional. Our attention to precision and relentless commitment to customer success allows us to transform the most intricate concepts to reality. With world-class world expertise and our unique indirect extrusion process, Paramount Extrusions enables customers to achieve their boldest ideas more cost-effectively and efficiently. From design to extrusion, and fabrication to finishing, our turnkey suite of solutions caters to the needs of any project. With skills forged by 70 years of crafting profiles that defy convention, our focus goes beyond the technical aspects of extrusion to the application's ultimate success.

Job Summary

As a key executive leader, the Plant Manager is responsible for the overall operational, financial, and strategic performance of our custom aluminum extrusion facility in Paramount, CA. This is a high-impact role for a hands-on, transformational leader who blends technical expertise, people development, and business insight. The successful candidate will strengthen our legacy while modernizing operations, building high-performing teams, and aligning execution with long-term strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Executive Leadership

·        Act as a core member of the executive leadership team, helping shape the company’s long-term strategy and operational vision.

·        Evaluate and implement capital investment strategies, automation initiatives, and infrastructure improvements for growth and competitiveness.

·        Position Paramount Extrusions as a forward-thinking leader in the aluminum industry while honoring its legacy and craftsmanship.

·        Partner with Sales, Finance, and R&D to align production capabilities with market demand and profitability goals.

Operational & Production Leadership

·        Oversee end-to-end aluminum extrusion processes, including raw material management, extrusion, finishing, and packaging.

·        Ensure maximum throughput, quality, safety, and delivery while minimizing downtime and waste.

·        Own KPIs and metrics that drive production efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.

·        Champion lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles.

Workforce Development & Talent Leadership

·        Build and mentor a strong leadership team and empower staff at all levels.

·        Implement workforce retention strategies including onboarding, training, and engagement initiatives.

·        Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning.

·        Manage a diverse team of 100+ employees across production, engineering, and support functions.

Financial & Operational Performance

·        Manage plant budgets to achieve productivity, margin, and cost-saving goals.

·        Leverage ERP and analytics systems to monitor operations, reduce waste, and identify growth opportunities.

·        Support margin improvement through strategic resource allocation, labor efficiency, and material optimization.

Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance

·        Ensure proactive compliance with OSHA, ISO 9001, and environmental regulations.

·        Lead a safety-first culture where safety is a core value across all operations.

·        Oversee quality control systems and corrective action protocols to meet customer and certification standards.

Qualification & Experience

Required:

·        10+ years of leadership in metals, extrusion, or heavy manufacturing.

·        Experience in other heavy manufacturing environments will be considered if extrusion knowledge is demonstrated.

·        Track record of plant management, operational excellence, and executive team participation.

·        Hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent process improvement.

·        Strong ERP/MRP knowledge and supply chain integration experience.

·        Proven success in team leadership and developing high-performance cultures.

·        Financial fluency in budgeting, cost control, and margin improvement.

Preferred:

·        Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business (MBA preferred).

·        Strong technical understanding of aluminum extrusions.

·        Spanish-speaking candidates are highly sought after.

·        Experience managing high-turnover warehouse or distribution environments.

·        History of scaling a manufacturing facility for aggressive growth.

·        Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, including performance-based bonuses tied to KPIs and strategic goals, health benefits, 401(k), paid time off, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates. Salary range to be discussed during the interview process, in accordance with California transparency guidelines.

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