Plant Manager – Corrugated Experience (Must Have) Direct Hire Opportunity | La Mirada, CA | $120K - $160K Are you a seasoned leader in the corrugated industry looking for your next challenge? We have an exciting Direct Hire opportunity for a Plant Manager to lead a sheet-fed corrugator and converting facility near Cerritos, CA. This is a high-impact role where you will drive operational excellence, champion safety, and mentor a high-performance team.Why You Should Apply Competitive Salary: $120,000 – $160,000 based on experience. Prime Location: Conveniently located in La Mirada, CA. Strategic Leadership: Full oversight of production, maintenance, quality, and logistics. Stable Schedule: Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM (subject to change) The Role at a Glance The Plant Manager provides comprehensive leadership for the facility, ensuring safe and cost-effective operations that exceed customer expectations. You will partner with the VP of Operations and a dedicated team of supervisors to align workforce development with aggressive company goals. If interested, apply now and send your updated resume to victor.delatorre@randstadusa.com for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per yearshift: Firstwork hours: 5 AM - 1:30 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilitiesSkills & Qualifications: Leadership & People Management: Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline staff. Strong performance management and conflict resolution skills. Analytical & Problem-Solving: Data-driven decision-making abilities with strong skills in identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions. Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; able to communicate across all levels of the organization. Organizational Skills: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment. Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of corrugated manufacturing processes, machinery, and materials. Financial Acumen: Working knowledge of plant-level P&L performance, cost control, and productivity metrics. Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); familiarity with ERP, MES, and other production software systems. Compliance & Safety: Knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazardous materials handling, and waste management practices. The essential functions of this role include:working in a smoke free environmentwearing steel toe shoesworking in a non-temperature controlled environmentmanual lifting up to 50lbsstanding for 8 hours at one timeworking up to 2 hrs of overtime per weekworking weekendsSkillsCorrugated Experience Manufacturing (5 years of experience is preferred)Profit and LossCost ControlLeadershipOSHA RegulationsProblem SolvingComputer SavvyMicrosoft OfficeExperience with ERP SystemsManagingBudgetOperationsOSHALeadingFinancial StatementsPlanningOral CommunicationPrioritizingPreparing AgendasCoachingBusiness operationsProject ManagerDecision MakingERPQualificationsYears of experience: 5 yearsExperience level: ManagerRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.