Plant Manager

Voltage Energy•Timberlake, NC

18d

About The Position

The Plant Manager leads all manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and cost-efficiency targets. The role oversees daily plant performance, workforce management, production planning, equipment and facility maintenance, and continuous improvement. It also leads operational readiness for a new facility, including planning, equipment installation, process setup, staffing, and commissioning to support Voltage’s growth plans. The position is responsible for plant operations across production, maintenance, quality, safety, warehousing, and logistics; translating organizational goals into operational plans; and ensuring production schedules meet customer delivery and cost objectives. It maintains safety and regulatory compliance, develops cross-functional teams, manages production execution and KPIs, oversees maintenance and facility standards, and manages operating budgets and capital expenditures. For the new facility, the Plant Manager works with executive leadership, construction, and engineering on layout, workflow, equipment specifications, material flow, milestones, and risk mitigation. The role coordinates equipment installation and commissioning, vendor relationships, acceptance testing, and resolution of technical issues. It also plans phased staffing and training, establishes shift structures, and guides production ramp-up and stabilization, including KPI optimization and a continuous improvement roadmap.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
At least 5+ years in a Plant Manager or Senior Operations role.
Strong understanding of production planning, lean manufacturing, and quality systems.
Demonstrated ability to build and scale high-performing teams.
Ability to work on the production floor for extended periods, including standing, walking, and navigating around machinery.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 lbs as needed.
Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, and noise typical of a manufacturing setting.
Ability to safely use hand tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; the company will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas or related processes.

Nice To Haves

Experience in equipment installation, plant startup, or new facility launch.
Experience in manufacturing, production, or assembly operations.
Experience with ERP or Manufacturing Execution Systems such as SAP or Oracle.
Six Sigma, PMP, or Lean certification.

Responsibilities

Lead plant operations across production, maintenance, quality, safety, warehousing, and logistics.
Translate organizational goals into daily operational plans and performance targets.
Ensure production schedules meet customer delivery requirements and cost objectives.
Drive operational excellence using Lean, 5S, Kaizen, or Six Sigma methodologies.
Maintain a safe work environment aligned with OSHA and company EHS standards, and promote accountability for safety.
Partner on corrective and preventive actions for safety and quality incidents and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal quality standards.
Manage and develop supervisors, leads, production staff, and other cross-functional operations personnel.
Oversee staffing, onboarding, training, performance management, and succession planning.
Monitor and adjust production plans, staffing, and resource allocation; manage bottlenecks and real-time production adjustments.
Track and improve KPIs including OEE, scrap rate, downtime, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery.
Collaborate with Supply Chain on material availability and inventory accuracy.
Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance, equipment installation, calibration, and upkeep.
Ensure facility upkeep and compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.
Develop and manage the plant operating budget and capital expenditures; monitor cost drivers and identify efficiency improvements.
Present operational performance and improvement plans to senior leadership.
Champion process improvement, appropriate automation and technology enhancements, and standardized manufacturing processes and documentation.
Coordinate with executive leadership, construction teams, and engineering to execute the new facility's operational blueprint.
Provide input on plant layout, workflow design, equipment specifications, and material flow; establish pre-launch milestones, timelines, and risk mitigations.
Create site-specific operational SOPs and work instructions and collaborate on safety procedures.
Lead equipment delivery, installation, calibration, testing, commissioning, vendor coordination, and FAT/SAT acceptance testing.
Develop a phased staffing plan and partner with HR to hire supervisors, leads, operators, quality inspectors, maintenance technicians, and warehouse staff.
Provide input on onboarding and technical training programs and establish shift structures, labor models, and workforce planning tools.
Track and optimize KPIs during the first 90–180 days of operation, address early bottlenecks, align capacity with forecasts and customer demand, and build a 12–18-month continuous improvement roadmap.