Plant Manager: Lead ETO Excellence + ESOP Ownership

Strategic Talent Partners; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

HM Cragg in Minnesota is seeking a Plant Manager to lead electrical manufacturing and high‑mix/low‑volume assembly operations, accountable for safety, quality, delivery, cost and inventory. You will partner with Engineering, Sales, Project Management, Finance and Supply Chain to translate customer requirements into safe, high‑quality, manufacturable solutions delivered on time and at planned margin.

This role demands strong Lean leadership, hands‑on continuous improvement, and building a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing/operations experience, preferably within electrical, industrial equipment, engineered products, or complex assembly.
• Experience leading an ETO, high-mix/low-volume manufacturing organization strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for plant operations and performance.
• Own plant financial performance, including budgets and cost control.
• Develop operating and capital plans to support growth, safety, and capacity requirements.
• Lead Lean, continuous improvement and SQDCI metrics.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Sales, Project Management, Finance, and Supply Chain.
• Ensure production planning, inventory management, and quality systems meet customer commitments.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Operations leadership

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

ERP-driven manufacturing

Finance & cost planning

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

HM Cragg in Minnesota is seeking a Plant Manager to lead electrical manufacturing and high‑mix/low‑volume assembly operations, accountable for safety, quality, delivery, cost and inventory. You will partner with Engineering, Sales, Project Management, Finance and Supply Chain to translate customer requirements into safe, high‑quality, manufacturable solutions delivered on time and at planned margin.

This role demands strong Lean leadership, hands‑on continuous improvement, and building a