Plant Manager, Power Equipment Manufacturing

At Russelectric®️, a Siemens business, we are dedicated to designing and building custom power control systems and equipment that meet the stringent performance and reliability requirements of critical facilities such as Data Centers, Telecommunications, and healthcare. Founded in 1955 by Raymond G. Russell, Russelectric®️ has grown into one of the world's most respected manufacturers of automatic transfer switches and power control systems.

Join us in our mission to deliver cutting-edge technology and maintain the highest standards of performance and reliability in the industry. Learn more about our solutions here: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/products/energy/russelectric.html

Transform the everyday with us!

We are looking for a Plant Manager, Power Equipment Manufacturing. This position will be based in Broken Arrow, OK.

This role is responsible for leading complex manufacturing operations to achieve world‑class performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and overall business results. The Plant Manager owns full operational and financial accountability for the switchgear business and drives strategic growth, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position leads a multi‑department organization and works closely across engineering, supply chain, quality, and commercial teams to ensure scalable and sustainable business performance.

You’ll make a difference by:

• Owning full P&L responsibility for the switchgear manufacturing operation and driving profitable growth
• Leading strategic planning, demand and capacity planning, and execution of growth initiatives across the business
• Driving operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and customer performance
• Optimizing manufacturing workflows, throughput, and productivity using lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Leading and developing managers across multiple departments, including production, fabrication, engineering, quality, and supply chain
• Managing budgets, cost structures, inventory, and material flows to achieve financial and operational targets
• Leading complex, cross‑functional projects to improve manufacturability, quality, safety, and operational efficiency

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree related to manufacturing, engineering, operations, or a related field or equivalent industry experience
• 10+ years of experience with the following:
  • Manufacturing, operations, or production leadership in complex environments
  • Managing assembly and fabrication operations, ideally in engineered‑to‑order manufacturing
  • Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization methodologies
  • Cross‑functional leadership across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality, and customer service
  • Financial and operational management, including budgets, cost control, and P&L accountability
  • Leadership, talent development, performance management, and organizational design
  • Project management and execution of complex operational initiatives
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in low‑voltage products or electrical distribution equipment manufacturing
• Lean Manufacturing certification
• Six Sigma certification
• Experience leading large organizations with both salaried and hourly manufacturing employees
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and data‑driven decision‑making tools

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