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Plant Operations Manager

Ridgeline Industrial

$115K–$145K Compensation
Bakersfield, CA Location
Ridgeline Industrial Employer

About the Role

Run day-to-day plant operations for a mid-size precision metal fabrication shop — 60 employees, two shifts. You own production schedules, staffing decisions, safety compliance, and the relationship with your floor supervisors. Revenue is up 30% year-over-year and we are hiring to keep pace. No manufacturing background required — we have trained three prior managers who came from logistics, military, and construction. What we care about is execution: can you run a shift, solve problems on the floor, and keep people moving in the right direction.

What We're Looking For

3+ years managing people in any environment — warehouse, military, restaurant, construction. Physical fitness for industrial environment. Valid driver license. Willingness to learn metal fabrication on the job.