Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $80,000-$110,000

POSITION SUMMARY

The Plant Manager oversees all manufacturing operations within an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. This role is responsible for achieving operational excellence in quality, delivery, and profitability through strong leadership, process discipline, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for production, engineering, materials, quality, and maintenance teams.
• Develop and execute strategies to meet customer requirements, financial goals, and operational targets.
• Drive productivity, yield, and on-time delivery performance across SMT, Through-Hole, and Box Build operations.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the plant.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, IPC, and customer-specific standards and audits.
• Oversee staffing, training, and talent development to build a high-performing operations team.
• Collaborate with corporate and customer teams on forecasting, capacity planning, and new product introductions (NPI).
• Monitor KPIs including cost, quality, delivery, and inventory turn; implement corrective actions where needed.
• Manage plant budgets, capital expenditures, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to eliminate waste and improve operational flow.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or High School/GED with high level of management in related field; preferred.
• Experience in EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services) is a must.
• High level of computer knowledge/experience using Microsoft Windows format to be able to adapt to other programs used for this position
• Strong understanding of SMT assembly, box build, testing, and supply chain operations.
• Proven success in driving Lean manufacturing, quality improvement, and cost efficiency.
• Experience with ERP/MES systems and key performance management tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and results-driven leadership
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Must be able to lift to 40lbs and stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
• Focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment

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