Operations Manager – Plant Production

Job Title: Operations Manager – Plant Production Location: Gardena, CA About the Company: IPS Corporation is a global, market-leading provider of Water and Flow Management Solutions and Specialty Adhesives Solutions for applications where failure is not an option. Founded in 1954 in Los Angeles, CA, IPS began by producing clear cements for laminating acrylic sheet for aircraft canopies. We were first to produce reliable cement for use with PVC, CPVC, and ABS pipe and fittings, and first to introduce plastic recessed washing machine and ice maker outlet boxes. Since then, we have expanded our offering to more than 10,000+ products and solutions across multiple fast-growth industries such as residential and commercial construction, irrigation, pool & spa, marine or industrial manufacturing. Today our industry leading products are proudly manufactured at facilities throughout the world and available through a nationwide network of customer-focused distributors. We offer premium brands, world-class customer service, seamless processes, and a global supply chain. IPS, through its three operating companies, operates 13 manufacturing plants in the US, Europe and China supporting sales to over 85 countries. IPS Corporation is a portfolio company that is part of Centerbridge Partners. Centerbridge Partners, L.P. is a private investment management firm employing a flexible approach across investment disciplines — private equity, private credit and real estate — in an effort to develop the most attractive opportunities for its investors. The Firm was founded in 2005 and has approximately $36 billion in capital under management with offices in New York and London. Centerbridge is dedicated to partnering with world-class management teams across targeted industry sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit www.centerbridge.com. About Weld-On: Weld-On Adhesives, the largest subsidiary of IPS Corporation, is the pioneer and leading manufacturer of Weld-On® solvent cements, primers, and cleaners for PVC, CPVC, ABS and other plastic piping systems. Weld-On products are globally recognized as the premium products for joining plastic pipes and fittings and are used by professional installers around the world in a variety of applications such as, but not limited to, construction (residential & commercial), industrial (chemical process, water treatment, mining, etc.), irrigation (landscaping & agricultural) and others. About the Role: Reporting directly to the Director of Manufacturing Plant Operations, the Operations Manager is responsible for overall leadership and coordination of plant operations, ensuring alignment across production, quality, safety, and cost objectives. This role drives continuous improvement through Lean methodologies, oversees the implementation of automation technologies, and ensures data-driven decision-making to optimize resources, processes, and results. The Operations Manager serves as a key leader in fostering cross-functional collaboration, talent development, and operational excellence across the plant. Responsibilities Responsible for meeting quality, cost, delivery, and people objectives Plan, schedule, and organize the workflow of production personnel Monitor product quality and process productivity, implementing methods of continuous improvement to reach established goals Provide general guidance and problem-solving to assigned areas Maintain the process and documentation for training and cross-training of personnel Provide leadership and oversight for assigned team members, including performance management, coaching, career development, and annual performance evaluations Lead manufacturing team to achieve established targets for daily cycle time and on-time delivery Maintain high product quality and manufacturing yield while ensuring optimal use of resources and adherence to best safety practices Ensure customer orders are completed on time for requested delivery dates Monit…

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