Plant Manager - Modular

About the role

The Plant Manager is a senior operations leader responsible for the overall performance of manufacturing and assembly operations, including production, quality, safety, maintenance, and financial results. This role translates corporate strategy into effective plant-level execution, ensuring electrical components and systems are assembled efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with customer specifications and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute production schedules to meet customer demand, project timelines, and inventory targets.
• Monitor and optimize assembly line performance by identifying bottlenecks and implementing data-driven process improvements.
• Ensure equipment reliability through effective preventive maintenance programs and timely resolution of mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Oversee daily plant operations to ensure efficient workflow, resource utilization, and adherence to production goals.
• Enforce quality management standards (e.g., ISO, Six Sigma) to ensure all electrical assemblies meet technical specifications and customer requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production defects, non-conformances, and customer quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including OSHA and EPA standards.
• Promote a culture of quality ownership and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.
• Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets; monitor financial performance against established targets.
• Partner with corporate leadership to support strategic initiatives, including capacity planning, expansion, and technology implementation.
• Identify and implement cost reduction and efficiency improvement opportunities using lean manufacturing principles.
• Align plant objectives with broader organizational goals to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and assembly operations, including production scheduling, workflow optimization, and materials management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a multi-shift production environment.
• Expertise in quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., ISO standards, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma).
• Working knowledge of safety and environmental regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA) and ability to enforce compliance.
• Proven ability to analyze operational data, identify inefficiencies, and implement effective, data-driven solutions.
• Financial acumen, including experience managing operating and capital budgets and driving cost control initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills applied to production, quality, and operational challenges.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinking and planning capability, with the ability to align plant operations to broader business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• Licensed electrician, IBEW Journeyman or Master Electrician helpful.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing or assembly operations, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role (e.g., Production Manager, Operations Manager, or Plant Manager).