Plant Manager, Arktura
Armstrong World IndustriesPrimary location: Carson, California Relocation offered: No Employment status: Full-Time Travel: <10% Non-compete: No The estimated base salary range for this role is $200,000 to $235,000 per year, plus an annual incentive bonus and equity. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors What does it mean to work at Arktura LLC, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries? It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company. Arktura LLC is a widely published company headquartered in a fast-paced design office and manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, CA. We design, develop, and manufacture a variety of façade systems, interior wall and ceiling systems, custom art installations on a full range of state-of-the-art equipment, in our 100,000 sf facility. Working at Arktura is the best! Benefits include 401k with employee match, robust health care options, paid time off and professional development. We have a casual dress code, free snacks, and quarterly events! As a company, we love to engage in community service activities with our local organizations. We provide access to 100’s of discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through LifeMart such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare We support Employee Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion and provide perspective. We’re looking for an experienced Plant Manager to lead Arktura’s manufacturing operations in Carson, California. This is an opportunity for a hands-on, people-focused leader who thrives in a custom, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment and enjoys being close to the operation and the teams who make it happen. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll lead plant performance across safety, quality, service, cost, people, technology, and continuous improvement while building the capabilities and culture needed to support continued growth. What’s in It for You Make an impact. Lead a complex manufacturing operation where your decisions directly influence safety, quality, customer service, cost, productivity, inventory, and overall plant performance. Lead and develop a talented team. Build an engaged, accountable culture while coaching leaders and developing organizational capability at all levels. Shape the future of the operation. Champion continuous improvement, introduce better processes and systems, and help create a more scalable, sustainable manufacturing environment. Work across the business. Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams spanning manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, EHS, and IT. Stay close to the action. This is a visible, hands-on leadership role where you’ll be connected to the manufacturing floor, your team, and the day-to-day opportunities to make the operation better. What You’ll Do Provide overall leadership for plant operations, delivering results across safety, quality, service, cost, inventory, productivity, and organizational capability. Lead, coach, mentor, and develop plant leaders and employees, establishing clear expectations, strengthening accountability, and creating a positive, high-performing work environment. Maintain a strong, visible presence on the manufacturing floor, building relationships with employees and staying closely connected to safety, production priorities, and operational challenges. Champion continuous improvement and change management, using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, structured problem-solving, and other improvement methodologies to simplify processes, improve performance, and create sustainable results. Build a strong problem-solving culture that enables teams to quickly address oper…