Plant Manager

Description ESPEC North America (ENA) is partner in environmental and accelerated reliability test chambers and solutions with a long history and deep expertise in making the world a better place through better quality, higher reliability products. Mission We continually aim to grow and evolve by building mutually responsive, innovative partnerships with our customers, vendors, and strategic allies, and creating opportunities for our team members. Our cornerstone is to be the most reliable and accessible supplier of testing solutions. Key Details Exciting news! We're looking for a Plant Manager to join our ESPEC Team! Starting at: $116,500.00 Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leads all day‑to‑day operations of the Colorado facility, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of all activities. Serves as the primary decision‑maker for plant operations, resolving issues and setting priorities across functions. Ensures the on‑time delivery and quality of products leaving production. Works closely with the Scheduler (MI) to develop and execute production schedules that match Colorado’s capacity and constraints. Provides input on production capacity, constraints, and priorities to ensure schedules are realistic and achievable. Leads the production team to meet productivity, quality, and schedule requirements. Promotes and enforces a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, fire code, and hazardous material regulations. Coordinates maintenance and reliability of facility systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and utilities. Works with Purchasing to help prioritize and secure materials needed to support production. Oversees the on‑site materials planner to ensure materials are available to meet production schedules. Identifies and resolves material shortages, supply issues, and scheduling conflicts that impact production. Develops and manages the annual operating budget for the site, including labor, materials, and overhead. Monitors costs and implements actions to improve efficiency and reduce waste. Identifies equipment and resource needs to meet production demand and supports capital planning. Leads efforts to improve productivity, reduce waste, and streamline processes. Works with Engineering to improve manufacturability and support new product introductions. Implements and maintains manufacturing standards and best practices. Trains, coaches, and develops production team members; maintains training and capability records. Reviews workforce capability and ensures appropriate staffing levels to meet production demand. Communicates site performance, risks, and operational issues to senior management. Leads problem‑solving efforts and ensures corrective actions are implemented and sustained. Approves time off requests and supports payroll processes as required. Enforces company policies, procedures, and safety standards. Participates in hiring, performance management, and disciplinary actions as needed. Writes and delivers performance evaluations. Regular physical attendance is required. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Limited travel may be required. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability that may be necessary for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered Skills and Experience Minimum 7–10 years of experience in manufacturing or operations, preferably in capital equipment or related industry Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment Experience with site‑level or multi‑functional operational responsibility strongly preferred Experience implementing lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives including coaching, problem solving, and developing team members. Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and production systems Working knowledge of materials planning and supply chain coordination in a matrix environment Proven ability to lead teams and drive operational performance Financial acumen, including budgeting and cost control Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documents Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and organizational skills Effective communication and leadership presence Ability to read and interpret engineering documents, production documents, electrical and refrigeration schematics required. Using data to drive decisions Experience establishing, tracking, and improving key manufacturing performance metrics (safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost) Experience operating within a formal Quality Management System, including audits, corrective actions, and continuous compliance Proven ability to lead organizational and process changes while maintaining production stability and team engagement. Ability to identify operational risks, develop mitigation plans, and escalates issues appropriately Strong customer focus with understanding of how plant performance impacts customer commitments and satisfaction Experience using ERP/MRP systems to manage production execution, materials planning, and reporting Competencies Continuous Learning: Seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others. Job Knowledge: Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively. Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations. Communications: Exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed. Cooperation: Exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co‑workers; works cooperatively in group situations. Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to questions; participates in meetings. Teamwork: Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed. Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality, impartiality, and customer confidentiality. Quantity: Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner. Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly. Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend multiple step instructions (in the English language), short correspondence, and memos. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the production shop. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and communicate. Work Environment While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Guiding Principles Respect: Exhibit tact and consideration; assist and support co‑workers; work cooperatively in group situations. Improvement: Seek feedback to improve performance; pursue training and development opportunities; strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others. Safety: Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly. Effective: Exhibit ability to learn and apply new skills; display understanding of how job relates to others; use resources effectively. Solutions: Exhibit good listening and comprehension; keep others adequately informed. Lawful: Follow instructions and respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan. Ownership: Give and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit; put success of team above own interests; support everyone’s efforts to succeed. Urgency: Meet productivity standards and complete work in a timely manner. Deliver: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; monitor work to ensure quality. #J-18808-Ljbffr ESPEC North America Inc