Power Electronics Plant Manager

Toshiba International•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are Toshiba. We have an unwavering drive to make and do things that lead to a better world. At Toshiba, we commit to raising quality of life for people around the world, ensuring progress that is in harmony with our planet. Our core values include: Do the Right Thing, Look for a better way, Always consider the impact and Create Together. Toshiba International Corporation (TIC) is a Toshiba America Group (TAG) Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation. Comprised of four in-house divisions, TIC is a global leader in motors and drives, power electronics, transmission and distribution systems, and other social infrastructure systems. TIC is committed to providing the utmost in quality products and services and strives to uphold Toshiba’s worldwide commitment to innovative technology, superior quality, and unmatched reliability. Many of these products are designed, built and tested in our 1,000,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Houston, TX. TIC has developed a totally integrated manufacturing process from research and development, design, engineering, production and manufacturing to after-market service and sales & marketing. Toshiba differentiates itself from its competitors through its commitment to quality and reliability. We build products to perform in the most difficult conditions. From raw material to the finished product, we assure exacting quality, engineering excellence and stringent testing to meet domestic and international performance standards. About the Role Lead the operations of a high-impact manufacturing facility producing advanced power electronics products including Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), UPS systems, and related technologies. As the Power Electronics Plant Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the plant, driving results across safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and employee engagement. You will lead a cross-functional team spanning manufacturing, engineering, quality, planning, and maintenance while building a culture focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for a proven operations leader who thrives in complex, engineered manufacturing environments and is motivated by driving performance, developing teams, and leading transformation.

Requirements

Proven leadership experience in manufacturing operations, plant management, or production leadership
Strong background in industrial or electrical equipment manufacturing environments
Demonstrated success driving improvements in: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost performance
Experience leading cross-functional teams in a complex production environment
Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in Power electronics manufacturing
Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), UPS systems, inverters, or converters
Familiarity with Engineered-to-order (ETO) or configure-to-order (CTO) manufacturing environments
Familiarity with Testing, validation, and regulatory requirements for electrical equipment
Background in Industrial, energy, or electrical equipment sectors

Responsibilities

Lead all plant operations to achieve business targets across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
Ensure execution of production schedules including assembly, integration, testing, and shipment of power electronics systems
Drive plant performance through KPIs, dashboards, and structured accountability processes
Align production, engineering, and support functions to deliver results efficiently and on time
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on lean manufacturing and operational excellence
Improve efficiency across manpower, materials, machines, and processes
Lead initiatives to improve throughput, reduce costs, and enhance quality
Balance short-term operational execution with long-term strategy
Lead, coach, and develop plant leadership team and workforce
Drive engagement, accountability, and performance across all levels
Build leadership bench strength and succession plans
Foster a collaborative, safety-first, and continuous improvement culture
Partner with engineering, supply chain, quality, and corporate leadership teams
Strengthen alignment across business units to ensure customer commitments are met
Act as the operational leader representing the plant in strategic initiatives
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through on-time delivery and product quality
Own plant-level financial performance and cost management
Deliver measurable improvements in cost, delivery, and operational efficiency