Plant Manager

powerdesigninc; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental plans

Life insurance

Paid vacations

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

POWER DESIGN INC is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee LFG's switchboard, panelboard, and integrated products manufacturing operations. This senior leader will drive safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency across all product lines while guiding strategic execution and growth.

You will manage cross‑functional teams, ensure OSHA/NFPA 70E and UL compliance, and lead a culture of continuous improvement and cost control. Relocation opportunities may be available.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing operations leadership, including at least five years as a Plant Manager or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or related field with demonstrated leadership.
• Experience leading production, quality, process engineering, planning, maintenance, supply chain, and EHS.
• Experience with electrical switchboards/power distribution equipment and relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations across all product lines and shifts, including production, quality, planning, EHS, maintenance, and shipping/receiving.
• Own plant performance for safety, quality, delivery, labor efficiency, throughput, and on-time delivery.
• Allocate labor and resources to meet production schedules and resolve bottlenecks.
• Lead safety and quality programs per OSHA, NFPA 70E, UL standards and audits.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Sales, Finance, and COO on capacity planning and growth.
• Drive continuous improvement and manage the manufacturing operating budget.
• Develop plant personnel and ensure asset readiness for audits.

Skills

Operational leadership

Safety & compliance

Manufacturing optimization

People development

ERP systems

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Engineering or related field

Tools

Oracle Fusion

SAP

Infor

Job description

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

• National health and dental plans
• Life insurance and short and long term disability plans
• Paid vacations and holidays
• National discount programs for everything from movie tickets to flowers, rental cars, phones and vehicles
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Relocation opportunities may also be available