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Plant Manager

Posted February 24, 2026
Full Time $60,000 / year

Job Overview

Plant Manager

Starting Pay: $60,000.00/Yearly

Workplace Type: Onsite

Schedule: Mon - Fri; 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM


Who We Are

With over fifty years of experience in the transformer services industry, Emerald Transformer is the premier solution for electrical equipment. Emerald provides a wide range of transformer services including remanufactured transformer stock, repairs, decommission, field technical services, parts, PCB disposal and recycling. Our national network of factories and service centers are strategically located to serve our broad and diverse customer base.

Emerald is committed to extending the life cycle of our customers’ equipment and protecting their capital investment. We partner with our customers to exceed their expectations by delivering valuable solutions. Emerald strives to have the lowest repair failure rate in the industry. We ensure the proper handling of any type of hazardous material in compliance with all federal and state environmental regulations.

Why work at Emerald?

When Emerald Transformer hires someone, we aren’t just bringing a new employee on board.  We take our time to make sure we’re surrounding ourselves with those who share our core values and our devotion to quality, dependability, and environmental consciousness. We wouldn’t be where we are today without our Emerald team, and we’re thankful for each person who’s chosen to be a part of our journey as a company.

At Emerald Transformer, our employees are our lifeblood. They are the foundation of our business, so we provide employee benefits they can count on.
  • Benefits: Your choice of three different medical insurance programs in addition to, life, vision, and dental insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, and a competitive 401K match incentive and vesting timeline. Our a-la-carte structure allows you to pick the best package for your needs.
  • A 2nd Chance: Here at Emerald, we believe in second chances. That is why we accept and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal and local laws.  We are committed to 2nd chance hiring! Only by working together can we create a better future.
  • Supplemental Insurance: In addition to our standard plans, we offer tele-medicine, long-term and short-term disability coverage as well as legal services.
  • Paid Weekly: All hourly team members are paid weekly!
  • Paid Time Off: Emerald Transformer employees receive vacation and sick pay annually.
  • Career Pathing: We are growing and promote from within.
We’ve surrounded ourselves with a passionate team, determined to reach that same goal. We’ve been in business for over 50 years, and every day, we’re looking for new and more innovative ways to provide better service to our customers and grow our business.



Key Responsibilities

The Plant Manager is responsible for planning, scheduling, and overseeing the decommissioning of power distribution equipment in a manner that meets regulatory standards and supports profitability. Manages all aspects of plant operations and maintenance, including the development of policies, procedures, and production goals. Ensures the facility operates efficiently and safely while maintaining a skilled and motivated workforce aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Direct and manage plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and shipping and receiving.
  • Coordinate plant activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure that total production objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Maintain and monitor plant facilities and equipment, making replacements or adjustments as needed to ensure proper function and efficiency.
  • Implement contingency plans as needed; lead plant response during production issues or emergencies; identify, troubleshoot, and escalate problems while offering process improvement recommendations.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including but not limited to environmental, employment, OSHA, and DOT, per the direction of the Directors of Environmental Compliance and Human Resources/Safety.
  • Ensure the plant environment remains clean, well-organized, and free of hazards to support safe and efficient operations.
  • Support a positive and collaborative work environment by maintaining effective communication and teamwork with all personnel.
  • Promote and represent the company’s goals and mission while enhancing its public image.
  • Perform supervisory responsibilities to effectively lead facility personnel in accordance with direction from the District Manager.
  • Maintain a qualified and capable staff aligned with operational goals.
  • Communicate performance expectations and responsibilities clearly to assigned personnel.
  • Define measurable performance standards and regularly evaluate employee progress.
  • Recommend hires, salary adjustments, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, with prior approval from the Director of Human Resources.
  • Ensure all assigned personnel receive appropriate training to perform their roles effectively.
  • Foster a cooperative and productive work environment that promotes high morale and employee engagement.
  • Develop team members for future advancement within the organization.
  • Perform all responsibilities in a timely, effective manner in accordance with established company policies.
  • Establish and monitor plant-wide performance against production and quality standards.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The ideal candidate will embody the following characteristics and possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below: 
  • Education/Experience: BS Degree in a technical field, or 5 to 10 years of progressive manufacturing experience and responsibilities, 3 of which must be in a supervisory capacity.
  • Honest, trustworthy and reliable.
  • Hardworking.
  • Ability to read, write and comprehend written instructions and basic arithmetic skills.
  • Ability to use basic hand tools, electrical meters, gauges and test equipment.
  • Ability to satisfactorily perform all tasks with the department.

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