Plant Manager

LFG MANUFACTURING INC; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

LFG is seeking a seasoned Plant Manager to lead our switchboard, panelboard, and integrated products manufacturing operations. You will own safety, quality, delivery, production, and cost targets while building a high-performance team and translating strategic goals into daily execution.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage the plant budget, partner with Engineering, Procurement, Sales and Finance, and ensure OSHA, NFPA 70E, and UL compliance across all lines.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing operations leadership, with at least five years as a Plant Manager/GM in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience manufacturing electrical switchboards, switchgear, panelboards or similar engineered‑to‑order power distribution equipment.
• Direct accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, labor efficiency and throughput.
• Experience leading multiple plant-wide functions (production, quality, planning, maintenance, EHS, supply chain).
• ERP systems experience; Oracle Fusion preferred; SAP/Infor also valued.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations across all product lines and shifts, including safety, quality, and delivery.
• Own plant performance across safety, quality, delivery, labor efficiency, throughput and first-pass yield.
• Allocate resources to meet production schedules while resolving bottlenecks and cross-functional workflows.
• Lead safety and quality programs, ensuring OSHA, NFPA 70E, UL standards compliance.
• Oversee incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Partner with Engineering, Procurement, Sales, Project Management, Finance and COO on capacity planning and growth.
• Drive continuous improvement and manage the manufacturing operating budget with 5S, OEE, waste reduction, and cost controls.
• Develop plant personnel and oversee asset performance, maintenance, permits, certifications, and audits.

Skills

Safety leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

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.

At LFG, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

LFG believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide.

Company Overview

LFG designs, manufactures, transports, and installs switchboards and critical power equipment. We saw a problem the industry accepted as normal—year-long manufacturing lead times—and built our own solution. Backed by more than 25 years of nationwide construction experience, our team brings a field perspective to everything we build, because we've been on the other side of a late delivery. Our 208,000-square-foot facility houses every stage of production under one roof, bringing teams together in a collaborative environment with modern workspaces and a state-of-the-art gym, fitness, and rock-climbing center. We invest in our people, support work-life balance, and believe the best solutions come from teams that enjoy building better together. For builders, by builders. Learn more at LFG.us.