about the position...
Ready to lead an entire manufacturing operation and drive world-class performance? We're looking for a Plant Manager to oversee LFG's switchboard, panelboard, and integrated products manufacturing operations. This senior leadership role owns all aspects of plant performance including safety, quality, delivery, production, process and technology, planning, and people development. The Plant Manager will build a unified operating team, translate strategic direction into daily execution, and ensure the facility operates safely, efficiently, and profitably while supporting continued growth and customer commitments.
position details/responsibilities...
- Lead and oversee daily plant operations across all product lines and shifts, including production, quality, process and technology, planning, EHS, maintenance, materials management, shipping, and receiving.
- Own plant performance across safety, quality, delivery, labor efficiency, throughput, first-pass yield, customer defect rates, and on-time delivery.
- Allocate labor, equipment, floor space, and other resources to meet production schedules and customer commitments while resolving bottlenecks and cross-functional workflows.
- Lead LFG’s safety and quality programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, company requirements, and all applicable UL standards. Oversee incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Partner with Engineering and Design, Procurement, Sales, Project Management, Finance, and the COO on customer commitments, capacity planning, capital investments, research and development, and long-term growth objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement and manage the manufacturing operating budget through standard work, 5S, continuous improvement, overall equipment effectiveness measurements, equipment optimization, waste reduction, production forecasting, variance analysis, and cost-control initiatives.
- Develop plant personnel while overseeing facility and asset performance, including equipment uptime, preventive maintenance, infrastructure, permits, certifications, and readiness for UL and third-party audits.
here's what we are looking for...
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated manufacturing leadership experience.
- 10+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience, including at least five years as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or General Manager in a manufacturing facility.
- Demonstrated direct accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, labor efficiency, throughput, and people metrics.
- Experience leading multiple plant-wide functions, including production, quality, process engineering, planning, maintenance, supply chain, and EHS.
- Proven success scaling manufacturing operations through headcount growth, additional shifts, new equipment, capacity expansion, and new product-line launches.
- Experience manufacturing electrical switchboards, switchgear, panelboards, or similar engineered-to-order power distribution equipment.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, UL listing requirements, UL audit processes, quality standards, and third-party inspection programs.
- Experience using ERP systems for production execution, work-order management, planning, and manufacturing analytics. Oracle Fusion is preferred; SAP, Infor, or a comparable ERP is also valued.
- Lean Six Sigma certification, including Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent, preferred.
- Demonstrate and uphold Power Design's core values, including integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.
some of our benefits…
Power Design has national health and dental plans, and we also offer life insurance and short and long term disability plans. You’ll receive paid vacations and holidays as well as national discount programs for everything from movie tickets to flowers, rental cars, phones and vehicles! We also offer a 401(k) retirement plan as well as incentive and recognition programs. Relocation opportunities may also be available!
