Plant Operations Manager

Full Time Management - Carson, CA, US

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

AMPAM Parks Mechanical specializes in multifamily construction. The company’s core strength is its design-build model that allows clients to minimize risk, shorten construction schedules, and accelerate building occupancy.

The Plant Operations Manager – Plumbing Division is a critical, high‑impact operational leadership role within AMPAM’s Supply Chain Planning & Operations department. This position provides the on‑the‑ground execution engine required to stabilize and elevate warehouse operations, fabrication support, logistics, and job‑site delivery performance at the Carson facility.

But not limited to the following

• Evaluate and re-define warehouse layout, zoning, labeling, and staging to enable efficient material flow from receiving through loading
• Establish and enforce structured processes across receiving, put away, staging, and delivery preparation
• Improve warehouse utilization, organization, and inventory accessibility

• Own routing, dispatch, loading discipline, and delivery execution across all trades
• Improve delivery accuracy, job‑site readiness, and overall service reliability
• Implement structured routing logic and support continuous improvement in delivery planning
• Develop and enforce a formal returns management process to reduce material leakage, improve visibility, and recover value

• Lead warehouse, logistics, and fabrication support teams, ensuring productivity, accountability, and alignment with operational targets
• Evaluate team capability and performance; implement staffing adjustments and development plans as needed
• Establish clear expectations, daily structure, and accountability mechanisms across all functions

• Lead daily operational huddles and drive readiness across warehouse, logistics, and prefab support teams
• Ensure that materials, resources, and deliveries are aligned to production and field needs
• Ensure operational standards are enforced consistently across all functions
• Drive a culture of ownership, urgency, and disciplined execution

• Partner closely with Planning, Procurement, Prefabrication, and Field Operations to ensure seamless material flow and execution
• Act as the central coordination point between supply chain operations and field delivery requirements

• Establish and drive key performance indicators (KPIs), including warehouse accuracy, staging readiness, on‑time delivery performance, and material rehandling reduction.
• Implement performance tracking and reporting to improve visibility and accountability
• Replace informal/tribal knowledge with standardized, documented, and repeatable processes across warehouse, logistics, and staging operations
• Ensure consistent adherence to processes and immediately address deviations

• Maintain and enforce AMPAM safety standards across all operations
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and regulatory requirements

• 7–10+ years of leadership experience in operations, including warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or construction operations environments
• Proven experience stabilizing, scaling, or improving operational performance in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong leadership capability managing frontline teams and supervisors across multiple functions
• Experience implementing standardized processes, KPIs, and performance management systems
• Construction or MEP experience preferred, but not required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; experience with ERP or warehouse/logistics systems is a plus
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or fabrication‑related tools is a plus
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Proven ability to operate with limited supervision and drive execution through others

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis without future employment sponsorship.