Executive Director of Operations/Manufacturing
Rh Peterson CO.NOW HIRING Executive Director of Operations/Manufacturing RH Peterson Co. · City of Industry, CA · Full-time, on-site · Reports to the President About RH Peterson RH Peterson Co. designs and builds premium outdoor grills, gas fireplace, and Outdoor Fire feature products under the Fire Magic, Real Fyre, and American Fyre Designs brands, sold through dealers and distributors across the country. We manufacture in America, and we are looking for a leader to take our manufacturing operation to its next level. Summary This is the top manufacturing role at RH Peterson. You will lead all manufacturing departments — production, fabrication, CNC programming, production control, inventory control and shipping — plus facilities and maintenance, in a single-shift operation. You will report directly to the President, lead our manufacturing directors, managers and supervisors, and own the plant day to day. This role requires regular presence on the Manufacturing floor to observe production, facilities, and operational needs. Procurement does not fall under this role; it remains a separate function that you will partner with closely. Responsibility Own safety, output, quality, cost and on-time delivery across the whole plant. Interface with customers, vendors, and subcontractors. Build and run the production schedule from forecast and orders, including seasonal and promotional buildups. Plan headcount, overtime and capacity; find and fix bottlenecks. Own the manufacturing and facilities budgets and bring capital projects forward with a clear return. Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Customer Service, Quality, HR, and Procurement. Lead facilities and maintenance — buildings, equipment uptime and plant improvement projects. Lead freight contract negotiations. Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies. Develop your leadership team, build succession, and drive lean and continuous improvement. Travel as required. (Local and out of state.) What you bring 10+ years of manufacturing leadership, including 5+ years running multiple departments or a full plant. Strong Communication, Decision-making Problem-solving skills A track record improving safety, delivery, quality and cost savings. Ownership of a manufacturing budget, production schedule and safety program. ERP/MRP experience and hands-on lean manufacturing skills. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations or business, or equivalent experience. A plus: metal fabrication, gas appliances or durable consumer goods; seasonal production; facilities management; bilingual English/Spanish. Benefits Insurance Medical, Dental, and vision Retirement savings 401k, Employer 401k contributions. paid time off and paid holidays. Job Description Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. The company reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities as business needs evolve, consistent with applicable law. Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person