Manufacturing Plant Manager
About The Position
Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing Operations, the Plant Manager holds full accountability for day-to-day plant operations across Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, OpEx, HR, Finance, and EHS. This is a visible, present leadership role — one where operational discipline is modeled from the floor up. The Plant Manager sets the standard for how the facility operates, builds the systems and team structures that sustain quality at scale, and ensures execution is grounded in direct, firsthand knowledge of what is happening on the production floor. The ideal candidate leads through direct engagement with operations — present on the floor, close to the work, and quick to mobilize around problems as they emerge. When disruptions arise —whether a line stoppage, a supplier shortfall, a quality excursion, or a build constraint — this leader diagnoses at the source, drives resolution in real time, and translates operational insight into lasting corrective action. Equally capable of strategic planning and tactical execution, this person bridges the floor and the boardroom with equal credibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- 10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, with meaningful time leading a plant floor or plant.
- 5+ years of management/supervisory experience with direct reports in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience in electromechanical assembly — mechanical fits, harnessing, wiring, actuators, sensors, and integrated test.
- Demonstrated lean/TPS fluency and a real continuous-improvement habit — not just certifications on paper.
- Ownership of SQDC metrics with a track record of improving them.
- Thorough understanding of financial practices including capital equipment analysis, cost accounting, budgeting, and project cost analysis.
Nice To Haves
- Automotive manufacturing experience is highly desired — we want the discipline, line rigor, and high-volume electromechanical assembly culture that strong automotive operators bring.
- Experience in robotics, automation, aerospace, or other high-mix / precision electromechanical environments.
- Demonstrated experience standing up or scaling a new line or facility from low to high volume.
- Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and building the data discipline to run a plant on metrics.
- Demonstrated ability to drive and lead change initiatives — challenges the status quo and champions continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Oversee assembly and testing processes.
- Direct SMT/PCB line for quality.
- Own plant metrics and improvements.
- Manage budget, reduce costs.
- Build and lead skilled teams.
- Deploy and sustain TPS practices.
- Launch and optimize new production cells.
- Partner for production readiness.
- Insource processes, lead launches.
- Liaison for manufacturing alignment.
- Ensure and reinforce safety compliance.
- Represent company professionally to stakeholders.
Benefits
- paid time off
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
