What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Voltage LLC?
Job Summary
The Plant Manager is responsible for leading all manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and cost-efficiency targets are achieved. This role oversees daily plant performance, workforce management, production planning, equipment and facility maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives. In addition, this role plays a critical leadership role in launching a new facility, including operational readiness planning, equipment installation, process setup, staffing, and commissioning to support Voltage’s growth plans.
Duties
- Lead all plant operations including production, maintenance, quality, safety, warehousing, and logistics.
- Convert organizational goals into daily operational plans and performance targets.
- Ensure production schedules meet customer delivery requirements and cost objectives.
- Drive operational excellence through Lean, 5S, Kaizen, or Six Sigma methodologies
- Partner with safety on corrective and preventive actions for safety and quality incidents.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal quality standards across all manufacturing processes.
- Manage and develop a cross-functional operations team including supervisors, leads, and production staff.
- Monitor and adjust daily/weekly production plans, staffing levels, and resource allocation.
- Ensure consistent achievement of KPIs such as OEE, scrap rate, downtime, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery.
- Collaborate closely with Supply Chain to ensure material availability and inventory accuracy.
- Identify bottlenecks and manage real-time adjustments to maintain production flow.
- Develop, manage, and track the plant’s operating budget and capital expenditures.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience, with at least 5 in a Plant Manager or Senior Operations role.
- Proven experience in equipment installation, plant startup, or new facility launch highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of production planning, lean manufacturing, and quality systems.
- Demonstrated ability to build and scale high-performing teams.
Preferred
- Experience in manufacturing, production, or assembly operations.
- Experience with ERP/Manufacturing Execution Systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
- Six Sigma, PMP, or Lean certification.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The Company will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa, including without limitation, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN status, or I-485 job portability or similar immigration processes.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Voltage Energy Storage is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Which ERP/Manufacturing Execution Systems do you have experience with?
Experience:
- Manufacturing Leadership: 10 years (Preferred)
- Plant Manager: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Lean Six Sigma Certification (Preferred)
- PMP (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Timberlake, NC 27583 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $78,787 - $123,169