Plant Manager

Plant Manager Nortek Data center cooling - 3.1 Oklahoma City, OK Job Details Full-time $200,000 - $225,000 a year 18 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Plant management Managerial strategic planning Strategic management Microsoft Excel Operations management Logistics management ERP systems Materials management in logistics Employee retention Production inventory management Cost control New plant installations Performance management Change management Team development Hiring Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement Production planning Performance Improvement (PI) Mentoring Recruiting Quality standards in production Interviewing Safety management experience within manufacturing industry Productivity software Manufacturing Employee engagement Senior level Training Project leadership Production scheduling Leadership Implementing cost-saving initiatives Manufacturing company experience Procurement management Team motivation (leadership skill) Communication skills Staffing management Staff development 10 years Full Job Description Company Overview Nortek Data Center Cooling builds the systems that keep modern data centers running — from liquid cooling to large‑scale air solutions. Our work supports some of the world's most demanding AI and hyperscale environments, and we solve those challenges with engineering depth and practical execution. We keep things simple here. We communicate early, stay close to the details, and follow through. When issues come up, we address them directly, not with layers of process. Customers count on us because we do what we say and we keep projects moving. Our culture is hands‑on and collaborative. People take ownership, move quickly, and help each other. If you like working with teammates who are straightforward and accountable, you'll feel at home. With the backing of Madison Air, we have the scale, stability, and manufacturing footprint to support complex, high‑growth programs. Job Summary We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing operations with passion and precision. In this vital role, you will oversee all aspects of plant performance, ensuring production efficiency, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives are met. Your leadership will drive operational excellence while fostering a safety-first culture and supporting team development. Job Summary The Plant Manager is responsible for overall manufacturing and logistics processes for the Nortek Oklahoma City, OK. The role of Plant Manager is to provide leadership of people, manufacturing, planning, continuous improvement, and logistics. The operational manager's key challenges are to maintain production while improving the overall operations to enable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensuring the safety of all employees in the plant and abiding by all legal and compliance requirements. Planning for and executing production requirements to meet customer commitments through efficient utilization of production areas, staffing, and materials management. Leading continuous improvement efforts for the plant to drive productivity, waste elimination, and cost reduction. Lead local operational strategy to build plans for growth and execute projects and growth plans. Building a high performing organization that focuses on building capability, accountability, and personal growth for all individuals enabling future advancement for individuals and resulting in strong engagement and retention. Lead problem-solving with teams to ensure ongoing metrics for the Dyersburg facility Establishing and controlling conditions of production in order to satisfy customer and quality specifications. Participating actively in standardization, cost reduction, and finding out ERP system protocols. Managing the purchasing, stock control, distribution, production-scheduling tasks Maintaining proper employment levels through selecting, interviewing, and training of personnel. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Hold themselves and other team members accountable and focus on Safety as a core value. Values integrity works transparently and is recognized for treating others with respect. Takes accountability to create and execute solutions that deliver desired results and can "own it" in a Performance Driven Culture. Ability to work collaboratively and lead teams in a Teamwork culture. Ability to ignite and lead change as a catalyst for improvement. Strong leadership skills including ability to think strategically, solve problems and create a motivating team environment. Ability to select and hire "A" players, continuously develops employees, coaches to maximize performance and manages underperformers. A "builder" who is comfortable in a continuous improvement culture. Job Qualifications Minimum of 10 years of related experience and/or bachelor's degree. Industry relevant production experience. Tangible track record of improving organizational effectiveness and operations management. Knowledge of business and management, HR, and project management principles and practices. Must possess excellent computer skills (Microsoft applications (i.e. excel, word, PPT, etc). Must have leadership, coaching and mentoring skills. Excellent verbal/written communication skills and possess a "can-do" with quality first attitude and take "ownership" over Logistics initiatives.

Pay:

$200,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person