Plant General Manager

Build the Plant. Shape the Culture. Lead the Future.

An innovative global manufacturer serving industrial and renewable energy markets is seeking a seasoned Plant General Manager to lead a brand-new transformer manufacturing facility from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader to take full ownership of operations, people, performance, and culture while partnering closely with executive leadership and global stakeholders.

Hours & Compensation

• Schedule: 1st Shift
• Compensation: $250,000 annually plus a competitive bonus structure
• Employment Type: Direct Hire

About the Role

The General Manager is accountable for the overall success of the facility, including operations, financial performance, safety, quality, and team development. This role plays a critical part in stabilizing and scaling a startup manufacturing operation while ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, global standards, and long-term growth objectives.

Daily Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations, including production, maintenance, engineering, quality, supply chain, and EHS.
• Oversee facility startup, ramp-up, and transition into steady-state operations.
• Drive on-time delivery, cost control, and adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Develop and manage operating budgets, forecasts, and P&L performance.
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics aligned with business objectives.
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and industry regulations.
• Lead quality systems to achieve high customer satisfaction and minimal defects.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing leadership team.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and retention of skilled manufacturing talent.
• Serve as a visible leader on the production floor and across the facility.
• Collaborate with global teams, suppliers, engineering partners, and customers.
• Represent the facility during executive reviews, customer visits, audits, and technical evaluations.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required to support operations and partnerships.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading a plant or major manufacturing operation.
• Strong financial acumen with direct P&L responsibility.
• Background in electrical equipment, transformers, power distribution, or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success in startup or high-growth manufacturing environments.
• Results-driven leader with a strong record of meeting or exceeding operational targets.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate strategy and direction.
• Ethical, trust-building leadership style with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Experience

• MBA or advanced technical degree.
• Experience working with global or multinational teams.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certifications.
• Knowledge of transformer design, testing, and manufacturing processes.

Benefits & Perks

This organization offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support executive leaders in a high-impact role. Employees benefit from long-term growth opportunities, strong leadership visibility, and the chance to shape a world-class operation within a brand-new startup facility. Full benefits details will be shared upon hire.

Take the Lead on Something Bigger

If you are a strategic, hands-on manufacturing leader ready to build, lead, and scale a world-class operation, click Apply Now to step into a career-defining opportunity.

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