OKC Plant Manager

For 75 years, our company has built a reputation for quality, reliability, and long-term customer partnerships from our headquarters in Virginia. That legacy is now driving our next phase of growth: the launch of a new, state-of-the-art light pole manufacturing facility in Oklahoma City. We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead this new operation from the ground up. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for establishing the culture, building the team, and executing the operational strategy that will define our success in the region. The right candidate will bring a balance of hands-on manufacturing expertise, disciplined operational leadership, and the ability to scale a facility while maintaining the standards that have defined our company for decades. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new facility backed by an established, financially strong organization with a long-standing commitment to its people, customers, and communities. Key Responsibilities Provide strong leadership and direction to plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and safety Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement Ensure plant performance meets or exceeds targets for efficiency, cost, quality, and delivery Develop, coach, and engage supervisors and frontline leaders Implement and sustain standard operating procedures and best practices learned during initial training period Partner with corporate and crossfunctional teams to align plant objectives with business goals Manage plant budgets, staffing plans, and capital projects as needed Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and company standards Extensive travel will be required during the first year to support the successful launch of the new location. Complete hands-on training at the Virginia facility Learn company systems, production processes, and performance expectations Build strong relationships with leadership and operations teams Prepare for smooth transition to full plant leadership role in Oklahoma City Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) 8 years of plant or manufacturing leadership experience; Plant Manager experience strongly preferred Proven success leading teams in a manufacturing or industrial environment Strong working knowledge of safety programs, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement Excellent leadership, communication, and problemsolving skills