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Plant Manager

The Shyft Group
United States, California, Carson
Oct 14, 2025
Plant Manager \| Royal Truck Body \| Carson, CA Regular Employee \| Salary Exempt \| $150,000.00 - 160,000.00 Overview As the Plant Manager for Royal Truck Body (Aebi Schmidt Group Brands) based in Carson, CA, you will be accountable for planning, directing, and coordinating all aspects of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people for the facility. You will also be instrumental in spearheading operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team development. Core Responsibilities Lead plant operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals Drive continuous improvement through lean manufacturing and standardized processes Oversee new product launches and ensure successful production ramp-up Develop and manage department budgets and KPIs Foster a positive, high-performance team culture Ensure compliance with safety standards and operational procedures Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to solve problems and implement solutions Maintain strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders Works cross functionally with other inter-company brands Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field 10+ years of leadership expertise in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Experience in vehicle assembly or similar production environments, preferred Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills Proficient in Microsoft 365 Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Proven track record of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines Bi-lingual in Spanish, preferred *Learn More* The content below is exclusively available on our careers site job description: https://theshyftgroup.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/1312?c=theshyftgroup Aebi Schmidt Group: Join Our Talent Community - Careers - The Shyft Group + Aebi Schmidt Merger Finalized - News - Employee Testimonials - Join Us (YouTube). Follow Aebi Schmidt Group on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Aebi Schmidt Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com. Aebi Schmidt Group is an E-Verify Employer Aebi Schmidt Group uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.