Plant Manager at Hyperion Solutions – Los Angeles, California

Position: Plant Manager Location: Los Angeles. Monday to Friday in-office. Travel: Up to 10% domestically. FLSA Classification: Exempt # of Direct Reports: 6

Hyperion Solutions is a technology driven vertical transportation solution with facilities around the United States. Hyperion Solutions connects trusted and respected brands to create the premier integrated provider of Systems & Components, and Technical Services for the Vertical Transportation industry.

Hyperion Solutions is currently seeking an experienced Plant (Site) Manager to lead our Los Angeles team, supporting our Elevator Equipment Corporation (EECO) brand. Reporting to the VP/GM of the Manufacturing Sector, this position is responsible for leading all day-to-day operations at the facility, including Production, Safety, Quality, Production / Delivery, Inventory / Supply Chain, Facilities, Customer Care and Inside Sales. The role will also have dotted line leadership of the on-site Engineering staff. This role ensures operational excellence, develops high-performing teams, and drives continuous improvement, safety, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction.

Primary Responsibilities:

Plant Operations and Production Management o Continuously improve the culture of the team. o Lead all day-to-day manufacturing operations, including safety, quality, production, shipping and receiving, materials flow, and facility oversight. o Translate business objectives into plant-level execution plans and performance goals. o Monitor production schedules, capacity, and on-time delivery; implement corrective actions as needed. o Manage and allocate resources (people, equipment, materials) to ensure efficient, high-quality output. o Coordinate supply chain and engineering teams to support production planning and execution.

Quality and Continuous Improvement o Establish and sustain a culture where quality is embedded in all processes and behaviors. o Ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations through strong quality systems and controls. o Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and reduction of scrap and rework. o Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, standard work, waste reduction, and flow improvements. o Collaborate cross-functionally to implement best practices and measurable performance improvements.

Leadership & People Development o Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, and department managers. o Foster a positive, accountable, and engaged work environment. o Ensure effective onboarding, training, cross-training, and succession planning. o Drive performance management, employee development, and retention efforts. o Model Hyperions values and lead change initiatives at the site level.

Health, Safety & Compliance o Own site-level safety performance and promote a proactive, prevention-focused safety culture. o Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards. o Lead safety training, audits, and corrective actions to maintain a safe work environment.

Customer & Performance Management o Lead customer-facing teams to support delivery commitments and resolve site-level issues. o Monitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and engagement. o Analyze performance trends and implement action plans to close gaps and improve results.

Facilities & Equipment management o Oversee facility operations, equipment reliability, and preventive maintenance programs. o Ensure equipment uptime and coordinate repairs and capital improvement needs. o Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient plant environment.

Additional Responsibilities o Partner with Finance, HR, Engineering, and the Business Development team through matrix relationships to support site performance. o Support new product introductions, process changes, and growth initiatives.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
BS/BA in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience required.
7+ years of manufacturing operations experience, including multi-function plant leadership.
Prior experience leading supervisors or managers required.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, inventory management, and Lean Manufacturing principles (including Toyota Production System), with hands-on experience leading structured problem-solving methodologies such as Shainin, 5 Whys, and 8D.
Prior Plant Manager or senior operations leadership experience within the elevator industry or other highly engineered products, overseeing machining, welding, and assembly operations in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment, strongly preferred.

Capabilities:

Communicate effectively o Shares information with the team. Actively listens and involves others. Clearly conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message. o Strong interpersonal skills & ability to engage and communicate with internal & external partners at all levels of the organization o Bilingual Spanish language skills preferred

Manages performance o Has an authentic interpersonal style that engages others and encourages high performance. Uses personal influence to encourage and support.

Develops talent o Values the difference that each team member makes and connects their role to organizational and team success. Provides direction and guidance in team and collaborative settings. Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge and develop skill areas to accomplish tasks or solve problems.

Supports organization goals and values o Actively supports organizational goals and values. Aligns actions around organizational goals. Gives priority to organizational needs and concerns when making decisions.

Decision making o Identifies issues, problems, and opportunities, recognizing issues, problems, or opportunities, and determines whether action is needed. o Commits to action by implementing decisions or initiating action within a reasonable time. o Involves others by including them in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.

Benefits We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits package, opportunities for advancement and a positive work environment that recognizes initiative and enables personal growth.

Hyperion Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.