Plant Manager

Legrand; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Legrand is seeking a Plant Manager for its Lighting & Controls division in St. Louis.

This role provides leadership for all plant operations, drives safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance, and leads continuous improvement initiatives across high-mix manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership, plus 5 years in a multi-functional facility, with strong experience in fabrication, welding, powder coating, and ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• 5 years leading a multi‑functional manufacturing facility.
• Experience with high‑mix manufacturing, metal fabrication, welding, powder coating/paint, assembly, logistics, and engineer‑to‑order environments preferred.
• Strong cross‑functional leadership and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations and develop/execute strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Champion safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead safety initiatives.
• Direct production planning, scheduling, materials, maintenance, and plant performance activities.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, waste reduction, and productivity initiatives.
• Manage budgets, capital expenditures, labor productivity, inventory, and cost reduction programs.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain high-performing team members while fostering engagement and inclusion.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Manufacturing operations

Continuous improvement

Financial management

Employee development

Cross-functional leadership

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

At a Glance

St. Louis.

The Plant Manager provides overall leadership and direction for manufacturing operations at OCL and is responsible for safety, quality, delivery, cost, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.

Job Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Plant Manager to join the Lighting & Controls division in St. Louis.

The Plant Manager provides overall leadership and direction for manufacturing operations at OCL and is responsible for safety, quality, delivery, cost, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

What Will You Do?

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy: Provide leadership for all plant operations. Develop and execute strategies aligned with business objectives. Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Safety & Environmental Leadership: Champion safety, ensure compliance with regulations, and lead safety initiatives.
• Manufacturing Operations: Direct production, planning, scheduling, materials, maintenance, and plant performance activities.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, waste reduction, and productivity initiatives.
• Financial Performance: Manage budgets, capital expenditures, labor productivity, inventory, and cost reduction programs.
• Employee Development: Recruit, develop, coach, and retain high-performing team members while fostering engagement and inclusion.

Qualifications

Education

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field required.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience and 5 years leading a multi-functional manufacturing facility. Experience with high-mix manufacturing, metal fabrication, welding, powder coating/paint operations, assembly, logistics, and engineer-to-order manufacturing environments preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of fabrication, paint, assembly, warehousing, ERP/MRP systems, Lean Manufacturing, budgeting, talent development, and cross-functional leadership. Demonstrated ability to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity results.

About Us

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide. Legrand's Lighting & Controls division combines high-performance architectural and specialty lighting with intuitive controls to create safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient spaces. Our integrated solutions simplify the design, installation, and management of the built environment while delivering exceptional user experiences, operational efficiency, and reliable performance at scale. The division includes the Finelite, Focal Point, Kenall, OCL, and Pinnacle lighting brands, along with the Wattstopper and Vantage controls and building management systems. Legrand, North & Central America offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us.