Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Beam Global, is a clean technology innovator which develops and manufactures sustainable infrastructure products and technologies for electric vehicle (EV) charging, energy storage, energy security and outdoor media. The EV ARC™ is a solar-powered EV charging station that stores energy from sunshine for charging day or night and provides EV charging and emergency power during grid failures. It requires no trenching, no foundations or installation work of any kind, is deployed in minutes and can be moved to a new location with ease. Products are invented and manufactured in San Diego, California; Chicago, Illinois; Belgrade and Kraljevo, Serbia. The Company also has an office in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol BEEM.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations at our Yuma, Arizona facility. This leader will oversee all aspects of manufacturing operations while building and developing a high-performing team from the ground up. This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position.

The ideal candidate is a proven operations leader with a strong manufacturing background, exceptional people management skills, and a track record of building efficient, safe, and scalable production environments. A "roll-up your sleeves" approach is essential, as this role requires both strategic leadership and direct, hands-on involvement in daily operations.

Responsibilities

Production Operations

• Lead and manage all manufacturing operations, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and delivery commitments are met.
• Establish and optimize production workflows, line layouts, and manufacturing process functions.
• Oversee equipment maintenance programs, including preventive maintenance scheduling, to ensure consistent operational efficiency.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure all products meet required specifications and standards.
• Ensure optimum facility conditions for cleanliness, organization, visual management, and efficient material flow.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, manage, mentor, and develop the Yuma production team, including planning, staffing, onboarding, training, policy enforcement, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, respect, teamwork, open communication, and continuous improvement in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability structures across the teams.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment in full compliance with local, state, and federal requirements and industry best practices.
• Develop and enforce safety protocols, conduct regular safety audits, and drive a zero-incident culture.

Planning, Reporting & Systems

• Leverage the Company's ERP system as the consolidated tool for all production execution, scheduling, reporting, and inventory tracking.
• Develop and implement clear, visual KPIs that enable the team to track and continuously improve production metrics.
• Develop and manage the facility's operational budgets, controlling expenses while supporting growth objectives.
• Prepare and present regular performance reports, communicating progress and proactively surfacing issues.
• Manage inventory control processes, working closely with supply chain and procurement to ensure material availability without excess.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Sales teams to support new product introductions, customer requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support business development activities, including customer tours, facility visits, and production capability demonstrations.
• Collaborate with other Company operations teams to ensure consistency in processes, standards, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7 to 10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, with significant time in a plant or production management role overseeing both assembly and fabrication functions.
• Track Record: Demonstrated success building and leading production teams, implementing lean manufacturing principles, and delivering against safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• ERP Systems: Hands-on experience with a major ERP system for production management, scheduling, and reporting.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams. Familiarity with Lean, 5S, or Six Sigma methodologies is strongly preferred.
• Leadership: Strong communication, organizational, and people management skills, with the ability to build a team culture in a new facility environment.
• Mindset: Hands-on, self-starting, adaptable, and professional; comfortable operating in a dynamic, growth-stage company environment where no task is too small.

Compensation & Benefits

Beam Global offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including an equity incentive plan and a 401(k) with Company match and immediate vesting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Beam Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How To Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io with the position title in the subject line. We appreciate your interest and look forward to reviewing your application.