Naviga is recruiting a Plant Manager for our client, the largest designer and manufacturer of swimming pools in North America. 
Title: Plant Manager
Location:  Williams, CA (relocation assistance will be provided)

Key Points: 

• Publicly traded business with a recognized and respected reputation in the manufacturing industry
• Award Recognitions include but not limited to: 
  • Fastest Growing Company
  • Healthiest Employer 
  • Top Workplace
• A company that promotes from within; Directors and Vice Presidents promoted from within
• The Williams, CA plant is a fiberglass manufacturing with deep legacy roots with the team; strong management and fiberglass experts 
• Fostering an inclusive, team-oriented culture that values open communication and employee engagement, ensuring a collaborative environment where your input and ideas are always welcomed

Responsibilities:

• Lead safe and compliant plant operations, ensuring adherence to EH&S policies and OSHA/MoE/MoL standards
• Oversee production to meet order fulfillment and SLA requirements while maintaining plant and facility security
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, throughput, labor utilization, and material efficiency through Lean Six Sigma initiatives
• Manage capital expenditure projects (CER), Variable Cost Productivity (VCP), and Base Cost Productivity (BCP) for measurable ROI
• Oversee recruitment, staffing, succession planning, performance reviews, salary administration, and cross-training programs
• Foster a culture of engagement, inclusion, and open communication, while partnering with HR to enforce company policies
• Manage Latham headquarters, including maintenance and facility oversight
• Collaborate with shared services leaders (Quality, EH&S, Planning) and participate in Project Management Office (PMO) activities

Requirements:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) required
• 10+ years of management experience in manufacturing or engineering, including:
  • 5+ years managing capital expenditures
  • 5+ years utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies
  • 3+ years in plant operations
  • 3+ years in installation or logistics 
• Knowledge of permits, scheduling, and Lean Manufacturing (Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred)
• Experience in budgeting, accounting, and financial principles
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and decision-making skills
• Expertise in safety, quality, productivity, inventory, and employee relations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to interpret business reports
• Familiarity with logistics, including oversized loads, crane, and forklift operations

Travel: Less than 10%, with occasional overnight stays

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety, Science, or a related business field
• Associate’s degree considered with equivalent experience

Benefits:

• PTO (4 weeks)
• Health, Dental & Vision
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Relocation package offered