What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Marathon Electric, LLC?
PLANT MANAGER Since 1913, Marathon Electric has been dedicated to providing customers with quality motors and generators for targeted applications. Marathon Electric became part of WEG Group in 2024. Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation, and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, and mining, among many others. WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 12 countries and present in more than 135 countries, WEG has more than 40,000 employees worldwide. JOB DESCRIPTION Position Summary: Provides overall manufacturing leadership of a smaller plant (generally defined by a plant headcount of less than 250 employees and/or plant revenue of less than $70M) in order to achieve financial and operating objectives set by the overall organization business plan. Provides hiring, promotion and disciplinary action recommendations, as well as performance evaluation and feedback for direct reports. Major Responsibilities: Sets and monitors the performance of the plant to ensure that the plant meets its current and future production targets and quality standards. Monitors speed, cost, quality and safety metrics. Optimizes the talent within the organizational structure and fosters an environment to promote individual and team growth and career development goals. Liaisons with associated business leader and functional leadership (e.g. Human Resources, Quality, Supply Chain, and Technology) in order to ensure strong communication between manufacturing and its counterparts. Establishes operating budgets; monitors the cost and effectiveness of production activities to optimize resources, prioritize spending, and achieve volume, quality, and manufacturing standards. Implements policies and procedures to ensure safety, quality, delivery and cost reduction goals are achieved. Required Education / Experience / Skills: Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience required. Advanced degree preferred 5 years’ experience (Mat'ls, Mfg Eng, Quality, Production) (1-3 year in Leadership role) Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma required - Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma preferred Travel: Minimal Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others. WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 17 countries and present in more than 135 countries, the company has more than 45,000 employees worldwide. WEG’s net revenue reached R$ 32.5 billion in 2023, 52.9% from outside Brazil. Our business areas are divided as follows. Industrial Electro-Electronic Equipment This area includes electric motors, drives and industrial automation equipment and services, and maintenance services. Electric motors and other related equipment find applications in practically all industrial segments, in equipment such as compressors, pumps and fans, for example. Energy Generation, Transmission and Distribution (GTD) Products and services included in this area are electric generators for hydraulic and thermal power plants (biomass), hydro turbines (small hydroelectric plants or PCH, and hydroelectric generators or CGH)), wind turbines, transformers, substations, control panels and system integration services. Commercial and Appliance Motors In this business area, our focus is the market of single phase motors for durable consumer goods, such as washing machines, air conditioners, water pumps, among others. Paints and Varnishes In this area, which includes liquid paints, powder paints, and electro-insulating varnishes, we have a very clear focus on industrial applications in Brazil and are expanding to Latin America and other regions. Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others. WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 17 countries and present in more than 135 countries, the company has more than 45,000 employees worldwide. Not finding the right fit? 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