Plant Manager

At Lincoln Electric Products Co. Inc., we specialize in the design, manufacture, and distribution of custom equipment tailored to meet the specific applications and requirements of our customers. Our product range includes:

• Panelboards: Up to 2000A
• Service and Distribution Switchboards: Up to 8000A
• Generator Connection Boxes
• Generator Output Switchboards
• Single and Double-Ended Substations

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, custom-designed solutions that address the unique needs of our clients across various industries.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead our Oklahoma manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for overseeing daily plant operations, driving on-time delivery, safety, quality, and efficiency, and building a strong, accountable culture on the shop floor.

This position will report directly to the Director of Operations and will oversee Team Leads across production and manufacturing operations. We require a leader who can execute, hold teams accountable, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, family-owned environment.

Working Conditions: Office/Shop Environment

Key Responsibilities:

Operations Management

• Oversee all daily plant operations including production, assembly, and scheduling
• Drive On-Time Delivery (OTD) ≥ 95%
• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule
• Ensure alignment between production output and customer demand

Leadership & Culture

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and shop personnel
• Establish a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Address performance issues and drive team consistency

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a zero-injury safety culture
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards
• Enforce all shop floor policies and procedures

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Drive zero quality escapes from the plant
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Partner with Engineering to resolve production issues

Financial & KPI Management

• Manage labor efficiency and control overtime (target <5%)
• Track and report on key performance metrics
• Implement corrective actions to improve performance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Sales, and NJ leadership teams
• Ensure clear communication between Oklahoma and New Jersey operations
• Support company-wide operational initiatives

Qualifications:

Required:

• 8–12 years of manufacturing experience
• 3–5 years in a Plant Manager or senior operations leadership role
• Experience in low-voltage switchgear manufacturing or similar electrical equipment environment
• Strong knowledge of production scheduling and assembly operations
• Proven ability to drive KPIs (OTD, safety, quality, efficiency)
• Hands-on leadership style with strong shop floor presence

Preferred:

• Experience in engineered-to-order manufacturing
• Familiarity with UL, NEC, and NEMA standards
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
• Experience working in a family-owned or evolving organization

What Success Looks Like (First 60–90 Days):

• Establish strong presence and credibility with the team
• Improve production flow and schedule adherence
• Drive measurable improvement in On-Time Delivery
• Identify operational gaps and implement action plans
• Strengthen communication between OK and NJ teams

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Stable, growing, family-owned company environment
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• Ability to work in a loud environment.