Plant Manager - Electrical Switchgear Manufacturing Leader

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

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.