Plant Manager

Trilogy Communications Inc

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

At Marmon Electrical, we power a bright future for millions of people around the world. From homes to industries that shape lives, we deliver solutions that keep people connected and energized—and it all starts with you. We’re doing things that matter. Our electrical engineering solutions impact millions worldwide through safe and dependable energy supply. We deliver electrical solutions from the ocean depths to outer space. As part of Marmon, you’re helping keep millions worldwide healthy, connected and safe.

 

The Marmon Industrial Energy & Infrastructure platform, a division of the Marmon Electrical group, A Berkshire Hathaway Company, offers a comprehensive suite of unique and innovative products and solutions that keep the world running. By creating a range of capabilities across multiple markets, we reduce costs while improving grid and network reliability for mission-critical systems. Our group produces electronic wire, cable, and traced tubing products that are held to exacting standards for performance and safety. As we integrate all of our electrical engineering companies under one master brand, our products’ quality, performance, and reliability will remain. As a unified platform under Marmon Electrical, we provide customers with a focused strategic direction and integrated solutions.

Position Summary:

The Plant Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational direction for all manufacturing activities within the East Granby facility. This role drives performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and profitability while ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

The Plant Manager oversees all plant operations, including Production, Planning & Scheduling, Engineering, Maintenance, Purchasing, Warehouse & Shipping, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), and Continuous Improvement initiatives. This individual will lead through a culture of accountability, collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while developing talent and positioning the business for sustainable growth.

Why Join Us?

• Health Benefits effective day one (Life, Health, Dental, Vision)
• Holiday pay effective day one
• Vacation and Personal Time Off (prorated & accrued)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program
• Six Sigma & Lean Training
• Learning & Development Training
• 401k with company matching

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Operations Leadership

• Lead all day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production.
• Establish and execute operational strategies that align with company goals and support business growth.
• Translate organizational objectives into measurable plant goals and actionable operating plans.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and customer service.
• Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing principles, process improvement initiatives, and performance management.
• Lead capacity planning, resource allocation, and facility expansion projects as required.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing systems, staffing models, reporting structures, and operational processes that support long-term success.
• Promote a culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, employee engagement, and operational discipline.

Safety & Compliance

• Foster and maintain a safety-first culture across all operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, regulatory, and company safety requirements.
• Partner with EH&S leadership to drive safety initiatives, training, audits, and corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable quality standards, policies, and operating procedures.

Financial & Business Management

• Manage plant budgets and financial performance, including labor, materials, capital expenditures, and operating costs.
• Drive cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives while maintaining product quality and service levels.
• Monitor and analyze operational KPIs including:
• OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
• On-Time Delivery
• Scrap and Waste Reduction
• Labor Productivity
• Inventory Performance
• Downtime Reduction
• Utilize operational and financial data to identify trends, drive decision-making, and improve performance.

Supply Chain & Production Planning

• Oversee production planning, scheduling, inventory management, procurement, receiving, warehousing, and shipping functions.
• Ensure material availability and inventory accuracy to support customer commitments.
• Collaborate with supply chain partners to improve inventory turns, optimize material flow, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Support strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives that align with business objectives.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for direct reports and plant personnel.
• Build a high-performing team through effective hiring, succession planning, performance management, and employee development.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration across all departments.
• Develop future leaders and create a culture focused on accountability, ownership, and continuous learning.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Engineering, Finance, Quality, and Human Resources to achieve business objectives.
• Support customer satisfaction efforts by ensuring product availability, quality performance, and delivery commitments.
• Resolve operational issues and drive timely decision-making across functional areas.
• Work closely with Human Resources on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, compensation matters, organizational development, and compliance initiatives.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum of 5 years leading a manufacturing facility, business unit, or comparable operation.
• Proven success driving operational improvements in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing plant budgets and operational performance metrics.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational capabilities.

Preferred

• Experience within wire and cable manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, job shop, or similar production environments.
• Experience supporting a unionized workforce.
• High-mix, low-volume manufacturing experience.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement certifications.
• Working knowledge of:
• Production planning and scheduling
• Inventory management and control
• Procurement and materials management
• Quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies
• Labor planning and workforce optimization
• Manufacturing performance metrics and KPI management

Working Conditions

• Regular presence within both office and manufacturing environments.

• Must be able to navigate production areas and interact regularly with employees, equipment, and operations.

• Ability to occasionally lift and move items up to 25 pounds.

• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when in production areas.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and respond to business needs outside of normal working hours when necessary.

Note: This description outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Responsibilities may be modified as business needs evolve.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.