Senior Level Plant Manager Jobs
Senior level plant manager jobs put experienced operations leaders in charge of facility-wide strategy, production outcomes, and the cross-functional teams that keep manufacturing running at scale. Most openings are on-site, with hiring concentrated in Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, and Chemicals & Materials and employers like Jobot, Mauser Packaging Solutions, and WM hiring at this level now.
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ABOUT THE POSITION
Ready to lead an entire manufacturing operation and drive world-class performance? We're looking for a Plant Manager to oversee LFG's switchboard, panelboard, and integrated products manufacturing operations. This senior leadership role owns all aspects of plant performance including safety, quality, delivery, production, process and technology, planning, and people development. The Plant Manager will build a unified operating team, translate strategic direction into daily execution, and ensure the facility operates safely, efficiently, and profitably while supporting continued growth and customer commitments.
POSITION DETAILS/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and oversee daily plant operations across all product lines and shifts, including production, quality, process and technology, planning, EHS, maintenance, materials management, shipping, and receiving.
- Own plant performance across safety, quality, delivery, labor efficiency, throughput, first-pass yield, customer defect rates, and on-time delivery.
- Allocate labor, equipment, floor space, and other resources to meet production schedules and customer commitments while resolving bottlenecks and cross-functional workflows.
- Lead LFG’s safety and quality programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, company requirements, and all applicable UL standards. Oversee incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Partner with Engineering and Design, Procurement, Sales, Project Management, Finance, and the COO on customer commitments, capacity planning, capital investments, research and development, and long-term growth objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement and manage the manufacturing operating budget through standard work, 5S, continuous improvement, overall equipment effectiveness measurements, equipment optimization, waste reduction, production forecasting, variance analysis, and cost-control initiatives.
- Develop plant personnel while overseeing facility and asset performance, including equipment uptime, preventive maintenance, infrastructure, permits, certifications, and readiness for UL and third-party audits.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated manufacturing leadership experience.
- 10+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience, including at least five years as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or General Manager in a manufacturing facility.
- Demonstrated direct accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, labor efficiency, throughput, and people metrics.
- Experience leading multiple plant-wide functions, including production, quality, process engineering, planning, maintenance, supply chain, and EHS.
- Proven success scaling manufacturing operations through headcount growth, additional shifts, new equipment, capacity expansion, and new product-line launches.
- Experience manufacturing electrical switchboards, switchgear, panelboards, or similar engineered-to-order power distribution equipment.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, UL listing requirements, UL audit processes, quality standards, and third-party inspection programs.
- Experience using ERP systems for production execution, work-order management, planning, and manufacturing analytics. Oracle Fusion is preferred; SAP, Infor, or a comparable ERP is also valued.
- Lean Six Sigma certification, including Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent, preferred.
- Demonstrate and uphold Power Design's core values, including integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.
At LFG, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. LFG believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Ready to lead an entire manufacturing operation and drive world-class performance? We're looking for a Plant Manager to oversee LFG's switchboard, panelboard, and integrated products manufacturing operations. This senior leadership role owns all aspects of plant performance including safety, quality, delivery, production, process and technology, planning, and people development. The Plant Manager will build a unified operating team, translate strategic direction into daily execution, and ensure the facility operates safely, efficiently, and profitably while supporting continued growth and customer commitments.
POSITION DETAILS/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and oversee daily plant operations across all product lines and shifts, including production, quality, process and technology, planning, EHS, maintenance, materials management, shipping, and receiving.
- Own plant performance across safety, quality, delivery, labor efficiency, throughput, first-pass yield, customer defect rates, and on-time delivery.
- Allocate labor, equipment, floor space, and other resources to meet production schedules and customer commitments while resolving bottlenecks and cross-functional workflows.
- Lead LFG’s safety and quality programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, company requirements, and all applicable UL standards. Oversee incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Partner with Engineering and Design, Procurement, Sales, Project Management, Finance, and the COO on customer commitments, capacity planning, capital investments, research and development, and long-term growth objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement and manage the manufacturing operating budget through standard work, 5S, continuous improvement, overall equipment effectiveness measurements, equipment optimization, waste reduction, production forecasting, variance analysis, and cost-control initiatives.
- Develop plant personnel while overseeing facility and asset performance, including equipment uptime, preventive maintenance, infrastructure, permits, certifications, and readiness for UL and third-party audits.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated manufacturing leadership experience.
- 10+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience, including at least five years as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or General Manager in a manufacturing facility.
- Demonstrated direct accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, labor efficiency, throughput, and people metrics.
- Experience leading multiple plant-wide functions, including production, quality, process engineering, planning, maintenance, supply chain, and EHS.
- Proven success scaling manufacturing operations through headcount growth, additional shifts, new equipment, capacity expansion, and new product-line launches.
- Experience manufacturing electrical switchboards, switchgear, panelboards, or similar engineered-to-order power distribution equipment.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, UL listing requirements, UL audit processes, quality standards, and third-party inspection programs.
- Experience using ERP systems for production execution, work-order management, planning, and manufacturing analytics. Oracle Fusion is preferred; SAP, Infor, or a comparable ERP is also valued.
- Lean Six Sigma certification, including Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent, preferred.
- Demonstrate and uphold Power Design's core values, including integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.
At LFG, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. LFG believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide.
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Senior Level Plant Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level plant manager job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned plant-wide outcomes, not just managed departments. Demonstrate a record of driving operational improvements, leading large hourly and salaried workforces, and making capital or budgetary decisions. Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional stakeholder management gives candidates a clear edge over mid-level applicants.
Which companies hire senior level plant managers?
Companies hiring senior level plant managers right now include Jobot, Mauser Packaging Solutions, and WM, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from large manufacturers, consumer goods producers, and industrial operations with complex, high-volume facilities.
Are there remote senior level plant manager jobs?
Yes, though most plant manager roles are on-site by nature given the hands-on leadership they require. About 4% of senior level plant manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these tend to be regional director or multi-site oversight roles where strategic coordination replaces daily floor presence.
What makes a plant manager role senior level?
Senior level plant manager roles carry facility-wide or multi-site accountability, full P&L ownership, and responsibility for setting operational strategy rather than executing someone else's plan. These positions involve mentoring plant managers and supervisors, driving capital investment decisions, and representing the facility to executive leadership. The scope and organizational impact clearly distinguish them from mid-level operations management.
Which industries hire the most senior level plant managers?
Senior Level plant manager roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large, complex facilities where experienced leadership directly affects output quality, safety compliance, and cost efficiency.