GCG is currently seeking a Plant Manager to join the Paige team at our Columbus, Nebraska facility!

This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing operations at our electrical assembly plant in Nebraska. As the senior on-site leader, you will drive operational excellence by ensuring timely production, championing safety, and fostering collaboration across departments including purchasing, warehousing, and R&D. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on building high-performing teams and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm Mon-Fri

Location: 1679 East 29th Columbus, Nebraska 68601

• Strategic Leadership:

  • Develop and implement assembly operations strategies aligned with company objectives.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

   

• Operational Management:

  • Oversee daily assembly operations to ensure timely and efficient production.
  • Manage production schedules, staffing, and resources to meet delivery timelines.
  • Communicate production schedule changes promptly to sales and customers.
  • Maintain site safety, compliance, and regulatory adherence across departments.
  • Serve as the primary site liaison with corporate leadership and external stakeholders.

   

• Quality Control:

  • Ensure all products meet company quality standards and customer requirements.
  • Partner with quality assurance to address and resolve quality concerns.
  • Promote a quality-focused mindset throughout the assembly team.

   

• Financial Management:

  • Manage the plant’s operational budget.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving and efficient production methods.
  • Monitor and act on financial performance metrics.

   

• Team Leadership and Development:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the production team.
  • Ensure cross-training and skill development to meet future production needs.
  • Conduct performance reviews and provide actionable feedback.
  • Cultivate a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.

   

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Identify and implement improvements within assembly operations.
  • Apply lean manufacturing principles to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Optimize workflow, space usage, and equipment layout.
  • Stay current with industry innovations to maintain competitiveness.

   

• Collaboration and Communication:

  • Partner with engineering, supply chain, and other departments to streamline workflows.
  • Provide regular updates on plant operations to senior management.
  • Coordinate activities across site departments, including those not directly supervised.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related field preferred

• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing or assembly operations

• At least 5 years in a plant leadership or management role

• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and ISO 9001 quality systems

• Demonstrated success leading and developing teams

• Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills

• High integrity and a leadership style grounded in values and continuous improvement

• Competitive annual salary and eligibility for annual bonus
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Multiple medical plan options (CDHP and PPO) to get you the coverage you need
• Robust Financial Security: Company-paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, plus options for supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans
• Generous Time Off: PTO plan with paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid compassionate care leave to support personal well-being and family needs
• Wellness & Support Programs: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and telehealth access 
• Extras That Matter: Dental and vision plans, FSAs/HSAs with company contributions, pet insurance, legal services, and ID theft protection for peace of mind
• An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You!

GCG is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

These duties and responsibilities listed above are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Furthermore, the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.