Swiss Rotors Is Hiring: Plant Manager

Careers · Swiss Rotors North America

Demand for our fans and energy recovery wheels keeps growing, and our U.S. manufacturing operation is growing with it. Swiss Rotors is now looking for a hands-on Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing operation and help us scale as customer demand grows.

Built for Air. Built to scale.

Swiss Rotors designs and manufactures fans and wheels, including energy recovery wheels, for leading HVAC and data center cooling equipment manufacturers. All products supplied to the North and South American markets are made in our dedicated U.S. facility, close to our customers and the markets they operate in.

The next step is scale. That is where our new Plant Manager comes in.

One plant. Full ownership.

The Plant Manager is responsible for all day-to-day plant operations, including production planning and scheduling, purchasing, quality, logistics, warehouse, and inventory.

This leader will manage floor supervisors and operators, set and track KPIs, improve OEE, and make sure we deliver on time, at the right quality, and at the right cost.

The role requires a strong operator who is comfortable on the shop floor and in front of customers and senior leadership.

Key responsibilities

Operations Leadership

• Lead all plant operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Manage, coach, and develop supervisors, leads, and floor operators across all shifts.
• Build a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company policies.

Planning and Scheduling

• Own the production plan and master schedule, balancing customer demand, capacity, materials, and labor.
• Run S&OP and capacity planning, and support customer capacity commitments.
• Adjust schedules as priorities change to protect on-time delivery.

Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Oversee purchasing of raw materials, components, and MRO supplies.
• Manage supplier performance on cost, quality, and lead time; negotiate terms and develop backup sources.
• Work with planning to keep material flow aligned with the schedule.

Quality

• Make sure products meet customer specifications and internal quality standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action (8D, 5 Whys, CAPA) for internal and customer issues.
• Support and maintain the quality management system (ISO 9001 or equivalent).

Logistics, Warehouse, and Inventory Control

• Oversee receiving, storage, shipping, and inbound/outbound freight.
• Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts, ERP discipline, and sound warehouse practices.
• Optimize warehouse layout, material flow, and inventory levels to cut carrying costs without risking supply.

KPIs and Performance Management

• Define, track, and report plant KPIs: OEE, on-time delivery, scrap/rework, labor productivity, inventory turns, safety incidents, and cost per unit.
• Lead daily production meetings and visual management (tier boards, dashboards).
• Drive OEE improvement by tackling availability, performance, and quality losses.

Continuous Improvement

• Apply Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen, SMED, value stream mapping, standard work) to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Partner with engineering and maintenance on preventive maintenance, equipment upgrades, and capital projects.
• Prepare and manage the plant operating budget.

Who we are looking for

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years in a plant management or senior operations leadership role.
• Proven experience across production planning, scheduling, purchasing, quality, logistics, warehouse management, and inventory control.
• Track record of improving OEE and managing operations through KPIs.
• Experience directly leading production supervisors and hourly floor operators.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.

Preferred

• Experience in HVAC, rotating equipment, fabricated metal, or similar industrial manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt; APICS/ASCM (CPIM or CSCP) certification.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Experience supporting B2B OEM customers and capacity agreements.

Key competencies

• Hands-on leader who is visible on the shop floor
• Data-driven decision maker
• Strong communicator with operators, customers, and leadership
• Problem solver who works with urgency and sound judgment
• Builds and develops strong teams

What we offer

• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• The chance to shape and grow a manufacturing operation

Ready to lead?

If you are a hands-on leader ready to scale a growing manufacturing operation, we want to hear from you. Apply through our Plant Manager | Swiss Rotors North America | LinkedIn

Swiss Rotors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.