Plant Operations Leader — Lean Manufacturing & Growth

Fulcrum Technologies Inc.; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Safe Harbor match

Employer-paid medical insurance

Employer-paid short-term disability

Paid Time Off

Professional growth opportunities

Values-driven culture: Safety, Quality

Job summary

Fulcrum Technologies, a designer and manufacturer of precision machine bases for semiconductor tools, seeks a Plant Manager to lead all manufacturing operations at the Tualatin facility. You will direct production, maintenance, materials, inventory, quality, and logistics while partnering with leadership to drive safety and continuous improvement.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of plant leadership, with budget experience and a proven track record building scalable operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience running a manufacturing plant with full responsibility for daily production and operational performance.
• Experience building systems, processes, and teams that transform growing operations into disciplined and scalable organizations.
• Experience developing and managing operational budgets.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills, including developing supervisors and department leads.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including occasional international travel.

Responsibilities

• Direct all factory operations, including production, maintenance, materials, inventory, and logistics.
• Set the direction for training, continuous improvement, and manufacturing activities.
• Build and maintain a culture focused on safety, accountability, quality, and operational excellence.
• Lead initiatives that improve productivity, efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Build and execute production plans that meet customer demand and sales forecasts.
• Own production schedules across departments and ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Maintain inventory at appropriate levels to support production requirements.
• Establish and manage productivity targets across operations.
• Coordinate resources to ensure delivery commitments are achieved.
• Establish, monitor, and improve KPIs for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and 5S.
• Measure operational performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts throughout the organization.
• Develop and manage the operations budget; monitor expenditures.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Accounting as business conditions evolve.
• Drive cost-control initiatives while maintaining operational effectiveness.
• Oversee shipping, receiving, inventory management, and material flow throughout the facility.
• Partner with suppliers to improve quality, responsiveness, and on-time delivery.
• Ensure operational activities support customer commitments and delivery schedules.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and department leads.
• Build a high-performing team focused on accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Make decisions regarding hiring, compensation recommendations, employee development, performance management, and termination.
• Support succession planning and workforce development initiatives.
• Manage facility operations, maintenance programs, and equipment reliability.
• Ensure preventive maintenance programs are effective and sustainable.
• Lead capital equipment planning and implementation projects.
• Coordinate facility improvements and expansion initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and promote safety culture.
• Leverage ERP for inventory accuracy, scheduling, and data integrity.
• Improve operational visibility through reporting, process discipline, and data integrity.
• Develop workforce, equipment, and capacity plans to support growth.
• Evaluate staffing, equipment, and facility requirements for scalability.
• Identify and address capacity constraints before they impact performance.
• Lead initiatives that have major impact on company performance and growth.
• Help define and execute operational strategies that support business objectives.
• Partner with executive leadership to improve competitiveness and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

ERP systems

Job description

Fulcrum Technologies, a designer and manufacturer of precision machine bases for semiconductor tools, seeks a Plant Manager to lead all manufacturing operations at the Tualatin facility. You will direct production, maintenance, materials, inventory, quality, and logistics while partnering with leadership to drive safety and continuous improvement.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of plant leadership, with budget experience and a proven track record building scalable operations.