Plant Manager

Overview

Lead all manufacturing operations, driving efficiency, quality, safety, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• advanced manufacturing
• process validation
• plant operations
• kpi monitoring
• continuous improvement
• erp optimization

Tasks

-Implement advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to improve efficiency and reduce cost. -Build technical capability across engineering, production, and quality functions to meet strategic objectives. -Implement manufacturing engineering best practices, including process validation, tooling optimization, and preventive maintenance programs. -Serve as primary liaison for customer escalations and technical inquiries, ensuring timely resolution and customer satisfaction. -Oversee end-to-end plant operations, including Production, Fabrication, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Customer Service. -Establish and monitor KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost; ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly. -Maintain strict adherence to UL, NEC, and ISO standards for electrical products and fabrication processes. -Manage plant budget, forecast production capacity, and ensure alignment with corporate financial targets. -Collaborate with Engineering on new product introduction (NPI) and design-for-manufacturability improvements. -Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, VSM, and Six Sigma tools to reduce waste and improve throughput. -Scale operations to support increased commercial and custom product demand, including electrical assemblies and panelboard/switchboard systems. -Drive digital transformation through ERP optimization (SAP or similar) and advanced data analytics for real-time performance tracking.

Requirements

• sap
• oracle
• autocad
• six sigma
• black belt
• bachelor's

What You Bring

-Working knowledge of panelboard/switchgear a plus. -Proven experience in electrical product manufacturing, metal fabrication, and assembly operations. -Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and advanced MS Office tools; familiarity with AutoCAD and manufacturing configurators. -Expertise in Lean Six Sigma. -10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years in plant/engineering/general management. -Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills. -Demonstrated success in budget management, cost reduction, and operational scaling. -Experience in metal fabrication, assembly, and electrical products a plus. -Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).

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About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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