Plant Manager

Milwaukee Electronics is hiring a Plant Manager for our Canby, Oregon facility!

The Plant Manager is responsible for all operational aspects of our Canby manufacturing facility. This role requires a strategic leader with strong operational, technical, and people management skills. The Plant Manager will ensure the efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production of our products, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and collaboration. The focus of this job is on achieving results which are aligned with the larger picture of the organization and its strategic goals. Initiative, coupled with a sense of competitive drive, and the ability to stay focused on results despite changing conditions, is the key to achieving the performance objectives of this job.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Canby plant, ensuring production schedules are met while maintaining high-quality standards.


• Drive operational excellence through the use of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.


• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions as needed to achieve operational targets.


• Ensure adequate people and equipment capacity to support forecasted build requirements and new product development programs.


• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of production, materials, quality, maintenance, and engineering professionals, fostering a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.


• Create a strong team environment that fosters the company culture and strives for continual improvement.


• Maintain and enhance the plant’s quality management system, ensuring compliance with industry standards, including ISO 9001, ISO13485, AS9100, and CMMC requirements.


• Promote a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations, and implementing safety programs and practices to minimize workplace hazards and incidents.


• Develop and manage the plant’s budget, controlling costs and optimizing resource utilization, while identifying and implementing cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or safety.


• Work closely with the customer service and sales teams to meet customer requirements and expectations, ensuring the plant’s operations align with customer demands.


• Decision-making focused on implementing practical, timely solutions, with a leadership style that is firm and goal-oriented, yet motivates, trains, and engages others enthusiastically.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in a strategic leadership role.


• Strong ERP and MES systems experience.


• Strong leadership and team-building skills.


• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.


• Proven track record of driving operational improvements and achieving production goals.


• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.


• PMP or other relevant project management certification is a plus.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Vision requirements include: close & distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position operates in a factory environment, with much background noise.  Environmental controls are in place, but fluctuations in temperature and humidity are to be expected.

MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 414-228-5000 or [email protected].

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov). 

Because this job has access to controlled technology, we must comply with ITAR. Any job offers will be contingent on verification that the candidate is a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements. If applicable, if an individual is not a U.S. person, our policy is to not take the extra step of seeking approval from the federal government for that person to work in this position.

Upon hire, the successful candidate must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S., as required on Form I-9. We do not provide sponsorship support for employment-based visas such as H-1B.