Plant Manager(Electronics Manufacturing)

ClearBridge Executive Search; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearBridge Executive Search is seeking a seasoned Plant Manager for an electronics manufacturing operation in Baraboo, WI. You will lead daily plant activities, oversee production, quality, and facilities, and drive Lean improvements across the site.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in manufacturing with 5+ years in plant leadership, a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field, and a proven track record of leading teams, managing KPIs, and reducing costs while ensuring OSHA and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience, including 5+ years in plant management, production management, or operations leadership.
• Strong experience managing manufacturing teams and daily production operations.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience with quality management, production KPIs, and cost reduction.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily plant operations, including production, quality, and facilities.
• Lead production supervisors, quality teams, and maintenance personnel.
• Ensure production schedules, quality standards, and operational goals are met.
• Monitor production performance, labor efficiency, scrap, and manufacturing costs.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee quality control, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing process improvements.
• Maintain equipment, preventive maintenance programs, and workplace safety.
• Collaborate with engineering, planning, purchasing, and warehouse teams.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.

Skills

Electronics mfg

Lean manufacturing

5S

Cost reduction

Leadership

Root cause analysis

ERP/MES systems

ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations Management

Tools

Epicor ERP

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Plant Manager – Electronics Manufacturing

• Electronics manufacturing experience, including PCBA assembly and electronic product testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily plant operations, including production, quality, and facilities.
• Lead production supervisors, quality teams, and maintenance personnel.
• Ensure production schedules, quality standards, and operational goals are met.
• Monitor production performance, labor efficiency, scrap, and manufacturing costs.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee quality control, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing process improvements.
• Maintain equipment, preventive maintenance programs, and workplace safety.
• Collaborate with engineering, planning, purchasing, and warehouse teams.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience, including 5+ years in plant management, production management, or operations leadership.
• Strong experience managing manufacturing teams and daily production operations.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience with quality management, production KPIs, and cost reduction.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Electronics manufacturing experience, including PCBA assembly and electronic product testing.
• Knowledge of IPC workmanship standards and ESD control.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Experience with Epicor ERP.
• Experience managing facility maintenance and equipment projects.