Plant Manager (Onsite - Arlington, Texas)

Regal Rexnord•Fort Worth, TX

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Thomson Power Systems (TPS) - (a Regal Rexnord company) a leading manufacturer of electrical products and systems for the power generation industry with over 50 years of proven excellence. As we expand into a new facility near Arlington, TX, we're seeking an exceptional Plant Manager to build and lead this greenfield operation from the ground up. Reporting directly to the TPS Switchgear General Manager, this leader will oversee the establishment of our Arlington team and operations, shaping the site's culture and capabilities from day one. The Opportunity: The successful candidate will lead and manage switchgear operations to achieve excellence across EHS, operational performance, financial results, quality standards, and employee engagement through the Regal Rexnord Business System (RBS). You'll play a pivotal role in creating and executing the vision for our Annual Operating Plan (AOP) while driving long-term strategic objectives. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven manufacturing leader who is energized by building something new, thrives in high-growth environments, and is ready to make a significant impact on both business results and career trajectory. This position is required to work onsite at our Arlington, Texas location .

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
5+ years of experience in progressive leadership levels in operations, supply chain, project management, continuous improvement or related function in a manufacturing environment.
5+ years of experience as a plant manager in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated financial and business acumen.
Demonstrated knowledge of continuous improvement tools (5S, Standard work, Visual management, Value stream map and problem solving).
Demonstrated knowledge of ISO9001-2015.
Working knowledge of ERP and MRP tools such as SAP or equivalent.
Exposure to Engineer-to-Order and/or Configured-to-Order manufacturing processes.
Exposure to low voltage and/or medium voltage electrical products.
Demonstrated ability to relate to senior executives and industry peers.
Able to travel across North America up to 15%
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.

Responsibilities

Lead a cross-functional team to achieve AOP and strategic goals.
Drive a culture of zero-incident through effective EHS initiatives per OSHA and EPA.
Provide effective leadership, coaching, and mentorship to business leaders.
Drive lean and continuous improvement initiatives through the RBS to improve SQDIC.
Develop and execute strategic CapEx and cost out plans to meet business objectives.
Develop and cultivate relationships with key internal and external suppliers.
Communicate key production metrics to business leaders and associates as required.
Partner with business leaders to provide the best service for customers.
Build organization capability by creating a strong employee culture and engagement.
Demonstrate a leadership style that aligns with Regal Rexnord values.
Be the central point of contact for the business on operations related inquiries.
Other duties as assigned