Plant Manager (Plant 2)

Electronic Power Design•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Electronic Power Design, Inc. (EPD) is seeking an experienced, results-driven Plant Manager to lead the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of its Houston manufacturing facility. The role supports the expansion of Plant 2, scheduled to begin production in early 2027, and reports directly to the President. The Plant Manager provides strategic and hands-on leadership across Planning, Manufacturing, Bus Bar and Sheet Metal Fabrication, Warehouse, and Quality Control. The position is accountable for production performance, on-time delivery, quality, safety, cost management, and workforce development, while driving continuous improvement and supporting the ramp-up and long-term growth of manufacturing operations. EPD designs and manufactures electrical equipment and custom power solutions for essential industries such as data centers, healthcare, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities. The company emphasizes product quality, customer expectations, employee development, innovation, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 10 years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role such as Plant Manager or Operations Director.
Demonstrated success leading complex manufacturing operations and achieving measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost.
Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, capacity management, inventory control, and manufacturing performance metrics.
Experience managing budgets, capital expenditures, labor costs, and operational resources.
Proven ability to lead and develop managers and supervisors while building accountability and employee engagement.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Experience using ERP systems and operational data to drive business decisions and process improvements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in electrical equipment manufacturing, particularly UL-891 switchboards, low-voltage electrical distribution equipment, or custom power systems.
Knowledge of UL-891, NEMA, ANSI, OSHA, and applicable manufacturing quality standards.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement certification; Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry training or equivalent safety certification.
Experience with fabrication operations, including bus bar and sheet metal fabrication, nesting optimization, and scrap reduction.
Experience with Global Shop Solutions (GSS) or similar manufacturing ERP systems.
Demonstrated success scaling manufacturing operations, implementing process improvements, and supporting new product introductions.

Responsibilities

Lead daily plant operations across Planning, Manufacturing, Fabrication, Warehouse, and Quality to meet customer commitments, production schedules, and business objectives.
Establish operational goals, performance expectations, and accountability across departments.
Coordinate production capacity, labor, materials, and equipment to optimize resource utilization and minimize bottlenecks.
Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams on business growth, operational scalability, and long-term planning.
Maintain accurate ERP/Global Shop Solutions (GSS) data for production planning, inventory management, and operational reporting.
Drive production efficiency, schedule attainment, and on-time delivery through effective planning, execution, and performance management.
Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve productivity, minimize scrap, and lower operating costs.
Monitor operational KPIs, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions.
Oversee equipment maintenance, machine utilization, fabrication optimization, and preventive maintenance programs.
Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, and Supply Chain on new product introductions, manufacturability, and production readiness.
Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and company policies.
Ensure manufacturing processes meet UL-891 requirements, applicable NEMA and ANSI standards, customer specifications, and quality expectations.
Oversee quality performance, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures to reduce defects and improve customer satisfaction.
Establish and monitor warehouse and inventory KPIs, including inventory accuracy, material availability, replenishment, and kit accuracy.
Maintain appropriate production documentation, process controls, and compliance practices.
Develop and manage plant budgets, labor costs, capital expenditures, and operating expenses.
Monitor cost variances, labor efficiency, material usage, and gross profit performance.
Identify opportunities to improve margins, optimize resources, and support sustainable business growth.
Build working relationships with suppliers, vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders to support reliable operations.
Lead, coach, and develop department managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, and production personnel.
Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
Strengthen succession planning, leadership development, employee training, and retention.
Lead regular operational meetings to align priorities, resolve issues, and maintain cross-functional coordination.