Hands-On Plant Manager - Energy

Full Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing operations with energy, precision, and a relentless focus on excellence. In this pivotal role, you will oversee all aspects of plant management, ensuring seamless production flow, quality standards, and safety protocols are met while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your leadership will drive operational efficiency, optimize supply chain processes, and inspire cross-functional teams to achieve outstanding results. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive leader passionate about manufacturing management and process innovation to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

• Job Title: Hands-On Plant Manager
• Reports To: Vice President of Operations.
• Location Type: On-Site (Manufacturing/Industrial Floor)
• Core Focus: Daily execution, floor leadership, active troubleshooting, and process safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Floor Presence: Spend most of the shift on the production floor, working side-by-side with supervisors (who report direct to this position (Production, Assembly, Fabrication, Inventory, and maintenance).
• Active Troubleshooting: Jump in to help diagnose machinery breakdowns, quality defects, and workflow bottlenecks.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce internal safety rules by walking the floor and correcting unsafe acts immediately.
• Team Coaching: Train staff, run shift huddles, and mentor team leads on problem-solving.
• Equipment Care: Direct and assist with daily preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Vendors: Work with vendors to insure building and equipment repairs.
• Output Tracking: Monitor daily production targets, adjusting staffing in work cells and machine flow in real time.

Requirements and Skills

• Experience: 5–10+ years in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a direct plant leadership role.
• Technical Know-How: Deep understanding of plant machinery, electrical/mechanical systems, and lean manufacturing tools.
• Communication: Clear, direct communication style to motivate floor workers and report up to executives.
• Problem-Solving: Quick decision-making skills to handle unexpected line stoppages or safety incidents.
• Physical Ability: Able to stand, walk long hours on a concrete floor, and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Personality: Must be a comfortable working in a team environment and wear many hats.
• Education: Minimum of Bachelors in related field.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person