Plant Manager

RBC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

RBC Bearings Incorporated in Oklahoma City seeks a Plant Manager to provide strategic direction and operational leadership for the facility. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while mentoring a manufacturing team and aligning with business goals.

The role emphasizes Lean initiatives, budget ownership, and capital project oversight, with accountability for inventory, asset reliability, and process improvements across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including 5+ years in plant management or senior operations leadership.
• Experience in precision machining, bearings, aerospace, metalworking, or other regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations, including manufacturing, planning, quality, maintenance, shipping/receiving, inventory control, and related support functions.
• Establish production priorities and allocate resources to meet demand and objectives.
• Drive performance in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost control, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor KPIs, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to improve results.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and manage annual operating budgets and support forecasting activities.
• Monitor labor, manufacturing costs, inventory levels, scrap, and other metrics.
• Identify cost-reduction and productivity opportunities.
• Oversee capital expenditures and investments.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic direction

Lean Manufacturing

Operations management

Budgeting

ERP/MRP

Quality systems

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations/Business

Job description

Description

Job Title/Location:

Plant Manager / Oklahoma City

Purpose & Scope:

The Plant Manager provides overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational management for the Oklahoma City manufacturing facility. This role is accountable for achieving plant objectives in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, inventory management, equipment reliability, and employee development. The Plant Manager leads manufacturing and support functions to meet customer and business goals while promoting a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations & Performance

• Lead all plant operations, including manufacturing, planning and scheduling, quality, maintenance, shipping/receiving, inventory control, and related support functions.
• Establish production priorities and allocate resources to meet customer demand, capacity requirements, and business objectives.
• Drive performance in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost control, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify operational risks, and implement corrective actions to improve results.
• Optimize plant throughput, material flow, resource utilization, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
• Develop and manage annual operating budgets and support forecasting activities.
• Monitor labor, manufacturing costs, inventory levels, scrap, and other key financial metrics.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction and productivity improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate and prioritize capital expenditures and operational investments.

Quality, Customer & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with quality systems, customer requirements, and company standards.
• Support ISO certifications, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement programs.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Sales, Customer Service, and other departments to improve product and customer performance.

Materials, Inventory & Logistics

• Oversee shipping, receiving, inventory control, logistics, and material management activities.
• Ensure accurate shipment documentation and on-time customer deliveries.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and effective material flow while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead safety initiatives, training programs, incident investigations, and risk reduction efforts.

Maintenance & Capital Equipment

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability.
• Support equipment upgrades, capital projects, facility improvements, and reliability initiatives.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and develop managers, supervisors, and employees across the facility.
• Establish performance expectations and accountability for results.
• Support workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, training, and succession planning.
• Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.
• Foster employee engagement, teamwork, communication, and a positive workplace culture.

Education & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including 5+ years in a plant management or senior operations leadership role.
• Experience in precision machining, bearings, aerospace, metalworking, industrial manufacturing, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, scheduling, inventory control, quality systems, and maintenance management.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing business processes.
• RBC offers competitive pay and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, and paid time

About RBC Bearings

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC) is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components, and essential systems serving the industrial, aerospace, and defense markets. For more than a century, RBC has built a reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions and world-class manufacturing capabilities that support mission-critical applications around the world.

Our success is driven by a commitment to technical excellence, continuous improvement, and a customer-focused approach. We specialize in the design and manufacture of precision-engineered products that perform in demanding environments where quality, reliability, and performance are paramount.

With operations spanning multiple countries and manufacturing facilities across the globe, RBC Bearings offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, collaborate with industry-leading experts, and support customers in some of the world's most advanced and dynamic industries. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on fostering innovation, developing talent, and delivering exceptional value to our customers and shareholders.

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

Join RBC Bearings and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of industrial, aerospace, and defense technologies.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Associates or better in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or related field.

Experience

Required

10-15 years:

Manufacturing Management

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