Plant Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

AMPAM Parks Mechanical specializes in multifamily construction. The company’s core strength is its design-build model that allows clients to minimize risk, shorten construction schedules, and accelerate building occupancy. 

Job Summary

The Plant Operations Manager – Plumbing Division is a critical, high‑impact operational leadership role within AMPAM’s Supply Chain Planning & Operations department. This position provides the on‑the‑ground execution engine required to stabilize and elevate warehouse operations, fabrication support, logistics, and job‑site delivery performance at the Carson facility.

Key Responsibilities Include:  (But not limited to the following)  

Warehouse & Material Flow Optimization

• Evaluate and re-define warehouse layout, zoning, labeling, and staging to enable efficient material flow from receiving through loading
• Establish and enforce structured processes across receiving, put away, staging, and delivery preparation
• Improve warehouse utilization, organization, and inventory accessibility

 

Logistics & Job-Site Delivery Performance

• Own routing, dispatch, loading discipline, and delivery execution across all trades
• Improve delivery accuracy, job-site readiness, and overall service reliability
• Implement structured routing logic and support continuous improvement in delivery planning
• Develop and enforce a formal returns management process to reduce material leakage, improve visibility, and recover value

 

Operations Leadership & Workforce Management

• Lead warehouse, logistics, and fabrication support teams, ensuring productivity, accountability, and alignment with operational targets
• Evaluate team capability and performance; implement staffing adjustments and development plans as needed
• Establish clear expectations, daily structure, and accountability mechanisms across all functions

 

Daily Execution & Operational Discipline

• Lead daily operational huddles and drive readiness across warehouse, logistics, and prefab support teams
• Ensure that materials, resources, and deliveries are aligned to production and field needs
• Ensure operational standards are enforced consistently across all functions
• Drive a culture of ownership, urgency, and disciplined execution

 

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Partner closely with Planning, Procurement, Prefabrication, and Field Operations to ensure seamless material flow and execution
• Act as the central coordination point between supply chain operations and field delivery requirements

 

Performance Management KPIs & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 

• Establish and drive key performance indicators (KPIs), including warehouse accuracy, staging readiness, on-time delivery performance, and material rehandling reduction.
• Implement performance tracking and reporting to improve visibility and accountability
• Replace informal/tribal knowledge with standardized, documented, and repeatable processes across warehouse, logistics, and staging operations
• Ensure consistent adherence to processes and immediately address deviations

 

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain and enforce AMPAM safety standards across all operations
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and regulatory requirements

Who You are

• 7–10+ years of leadership experience in operations, including warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or construction operations environments
• Proven experience stabilizing, scaling, or improving operational performance in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership capability managing frontline teams and supervisors across multiple functions
• Experience implementing standardized processes, KPIs, and performance management systems
• Construction or MEP experience preferred, but not required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; experience with ERP or warehouse/logistics systems is a plus
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or fabrication-related tools is a plus
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to operate with limited supervision and drive execution through others

 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without future employment sponsorship