Plant Manager - Centralia, MO

Work180; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Plant Manager for their Centralia, MO location. You will lead the operations of the Civil and Construction and Lineman Tool and Equipment business units, ensuring safety, productivity, and quality. This role requires developing staff and driving continuous improvements in performance. A bachelor's degree and substantial management experience in manufacturing are essential.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Union experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of operational metrics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment compliant with all local, state, and OSHA requirements.
• Manage and direct overall manufacturing activities.
• Develop budgets and forecasts for productivity and customer requirements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Operational Excellence

Problem Solving

Communication

Training Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Overview

The Plant Manager will provide leadership and is responsible for the operations related to the Civil and Construction and Lineman Tool and Equipment business units at our Centralia, MO location. You will be responsible for safety, personnel, productivity, on-time delivery performance, cost, budgeting/forecasting, as well as asset management. Additionally, you will manage and develop a team in a fast-paced environment with a commitment to process improvements in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and inventory management. You will deploy company and factory policies and strategies to staff throughout the manufacturing operation and translate them into business, team, and personnel goals.

A Day In The Life

• Maintain a safe working environment compliant with all local, state, and OSHA requirements.
• Manage and direct overall manufacturing activities of the Business Units.
• Measure and improve key indicators for the business unit (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost).
• Ensure product quality is maintained at acceptable levels.
• Enhance the LEAN culture by ensuring a clean, well-organized environment through continuous improvement and 5S practices.
• Implement and drive continuous improvement activities by eliminating non-value-added activities.
• Develop budgets and forecasts, and approve expenditures for supplies, materials, and human resources to meet productivity and customer requirements efficiently.
• Establish work requirements and ensure production schedules are met.
• Develop staff and foster a culture of high quality and customer service within the business unit.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10-15 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment; union experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing; Operational Excellence or Lean Certification preferred.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of operational metrics and management.
• Experience with forecasting manufacturing needs and hours to meet objectives.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and training skills.
• Dynamic, results-oriented, metric-driven, disciplined leadership.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions powering our customers, communities, people, and the planet. Our company is focused on enabling grid modernization and electrification. Founded in 1888, Hubbell is a leading global manufacturer of high-quality electrical and utility solutions that enable reliable and efficient operation of critical infrastructure.

Our operations are segmented into Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS), which enables the grid to conduct, communicate, and control energy, and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES), which manages power across various industries. Our solutions serve markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom, and Transportation. We support our segments with corporate and unified business teams providing consistent processes and technology.

We are committed to sustainability, ethical operation, and fostering an inclusive culture for career growth. Our employees serve globally from our headquarters in Shelton, CT.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

HUS provides critical components for reliable energy transmission and distribution, as well as smart grid communication and control technologies.

Hubbell Inc., its subsidiaries, and affiliates are an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.