**Posting Title:** Plant Manager - Modular **Reports To:** General Manager, Modular **Location:** Houston, TX **Salary Range:** $156,000 to $206,000 _*This position is eligible for the Operations Bonus Plan._ Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. **WHO WE ARE** Since 1954, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who've built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. And we've done it with integrity for more than 70 years. We're problem solvers and innovation seekers. We're team players and safety fanatics. And we're proud to be part of Quanta Services (PWR:NYSE), North America's largest employer of skilled craft labor. Because what we do is important, but how we do it is everything. **THE MODULAR TEAM** Modular solutions by CEI anticipate and solve ongoing problems for data center operators. Our proven, factory-built and tested data center infrastructure products bring deployments online faster, more reliably, and with less risk than conventional methods. **ABOUT THE ROLE** The Plant Manager is a senior operations leader responsible for the overall performance of manufacturing and assembly operations, including production, quality, safety, maintenance, and financial results. This role translates corporate strategy into effective plant-level execution, ensuring electrical components and systems are assembled efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with customer specifications and regulatory requirements. The Plant Manager directs and coordinates all aspects of plant operations, including production scheduling, materials management, equipment reliability, and workforce planning. They lead and develop a team of supervisors, managers, and assembly personnel to achieve key performance indicators related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role is accountable for driving a culture of continuous improvement through lean manufacturing principles, optimizing processes to eliminate waste, improving first-pass yield, and enhance on-time delivery performance. In partnership with corporate leadership, the Plant Manager supports Modular operations, contributes to strategic planning, and ensures alignment with long-term business objectives, including capacity expansion, technology adoption, and cost optimization. **Production & Operational Oversight** + Develop and execute production schedules to meet customer demand, project timelines, and inventory targets. + Monitor and optimize assembly line performance by identifying bottlenecks and implementing data-driven process improvements. + Ensure equipment reliability through effective preventive maintenance programs and timely resolution of mechanical issues to minimize downtime. + Oversee daily plant operations to ensure efficient workflow, resource utilization, and adherence to production goals. **Quality & Compliance** + Enforce quality management standards (e.g., ISO, Six Sigma) to ensure all electrical assemblies meet technical specifications and customer requirements. + Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production defects, non-conformances, and customer quality issues. + Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including OSHA and EPA standards. + Promote a culture of quality ownership and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization. **Team Leadership & Development** + Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing workforce, including supervisors, managers, and assembly personnel. + Provide coaching, training, and performance management to drive accountability and professional growth. + Manage workforce planning, labor utilization, and scheduling to ensure appropriate coverage across all shifts. + Foster a positive, engaged work environment by addressing employee concerns and promoting open communication. **Financial & Strategic Planning** + Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets; monitor financial performance against established targets. + Partner with corporate leadership to support strategic initiatives, including capacity planning, expansion, and technology implementation. + Identify and implement cost reduction and efficiency improvement opportunities using lean manufacturing principles. + Align plant objectives with broader organizational goals t