Plant Manager

Calnetix is a design and manufacturing company that is primarily focused on high-speed permanent magnet synchronous machines, power electronics, magnetic bearings, and associated controls. Candidate will join the engineering team, using our high-speed high power permanent magnet machines, power electronics, and magnetic bearing controllers to change the electric machine industry.

The Plant Manager is responsible for the full leadership and operational oversight of the manufacturing facility, with key focus areas including production, facilities management, safety, environmental compliance and workforce development. This role helps align the production, planning, maintenance and quality functions to meet customer expectations and business objectives. Success hinges on fostering a culture of productivity, operational excellence, safety and continuous improvement.

We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing operations. This individual will manage teams to produce cutting-edge hardware for commercial and military applications, requiring both technical expertise and strong people management skills. The ideal candidate will bring experience in new product introduction (NPI), a passion for innovation, and the ability to scale operations while maintaining customer satisfaction and driving performance across business metrics.

To apply, email resume to hr@calnetix.com.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Plant Operations Oversight: Direct all daily manufacturing, assembly, test and maintenance operations to ensure efficiency, safety, quality, and adherence to production schedules.
Leadership & People Management: Lead, coach, and develop team leaders and technicians, fostering a high-performance culture with strong communication and accountability.
Production & Quality Management: Ensure products meet engineering specifications and quality standards throughout the manufacturing process; prevent defects and support continuous improvement.
Safety & Compliance: Champion a zero-incident culture, ensuring OSHA compliance, leading the safety committee and enforcing workplace safety and housekeeping standards.
Process Improvement & Lean Initiatives: Drive continuous improvement through Lean practices and process optimization.
Financial & Resource Management: Control costs and manage labor efficiency to meet objectives.
KPI Monitoring & Reporting: Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) including output, productivity, scrap, delivery, and maintenance metrics; prepare monthly operational summaries.
Customer & Delivery Focus: Ensure production output meets customer quality and delivery expectations.
Training & Workforce Development: Identify skill gaps, lead onboarding and cross-training initiatives, and implement workforce development plans in collaboration with HR.

Experience and Education:

Proven success in leading teams, optimizing operations, and driving efficiency across diverse manufacturing disciplines such as electro-mechanical assembly/test, CNC machining and fabrication.
Strong understanding of the full product lifecycle—from new product introduction (NPI) to scaled production—including experience with ERP systems, lean manufacturing, 5S, and change management (ECOs).
Skilled in interpreting technical documentation (e.g., mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, work instructions) and troubleshooting complex equipment and processes.
Strong commitment to safety, quality standards (AS9100), and compliance with OSHA regulations and environmental compliance.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills; highly organized and detail-oriented.
Passionate about team development, with a track record of mentoring and training both new and experienced production staff.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Intangibles Sought:

High energy results oriented transformational leader with can-do attitude.
Able to energize and motivate workforce in a dynamic environment with multiple competing initiatives/priorities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Overall supervisory responsibility for production and facilities management personnel.

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

Manufacturing plant, non-controlled climate.
Personal protective equipment required in plant/production areas.

Salary Range:

$120,000 - $140,000

Disclaimer: The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned, by their supervisor. Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within this job classification at any time.

Other: Calnetix is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability or veteran status. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation and benefits and states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated.

Being authorized to work in the U.S. for ANY U.S. employer is a pre-condition of employment. Calnetix will not sponsor applicants for immigration (or take over sponsorship), including for H-1B, TN and other non-immigrant Visas, for this role.