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Greenheck Group

Makes ventilation equipment for commercial buildings

Plant Manager

Full-TimeUpdated
$144.5k - $178.5k+ Performance-based variable compensation
Senior
Bachelor's
Tulsa, OK, USA
In PersonOnsite at the Tulsa facility.
Manufacturing & Production Operations

About the job

Requirements
  • Six to eight years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment are required.
  • Six to eight years of relevant work experience in a supervisory or managerial role are required.
  • A four-year bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations management, engineering, business administration, management, or a related field of study, or equivalent years of job experience, is required.
  • Continuous improvement training is preferred.
  • Lean manufacturing training is preferred.
  • SAP experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Provide direction and leadership to accomplish operational objectives in accordance with company targets, maximizing plant operations, machine utilization, labor efficiency, product quality, and customer satisfaction.
  • Provide direct and indirect supervision and development of manufacturing engineering, materials, production scheduling, production supervisors, and production managers.
  • Plan, monitor, execute, and communicate daily, monthly, and annual production goals.
  • Develop the sales and operations plan to meet financial targets and customer service objectives over a rolling 12-month window.
  • Coordinate internal departments that affect production, including scheduling, engineering, production management, shipping, inventory control, sales, and purchasing.
  • Monitor daily and monthly variance to plan, implement capacity adjustments such as overtime and flex labor, and adjust the sales and operations plan as needed.
  • Identify and lead continuous improvement activities to enhance key performance indicators, improve safety culture, or advance team member relations; participate in and lead 5S and Safety Team activities as needed.
  • Identify and execute continuous improvement projects to achieve productivity goals and maximize efficiency for value streams and production areas.
  • Work with the Materials team to define procedures for proper inventory management.
  • Ensure proper maintenance and optimal performance of production machinery and equipment.
  • Maintain work areas to meet or exceed company 5S and safety standards; lead safety initiatives, oversee local safety teams, and support EHS.
  • Identify and lead capital equipment requests in coordination with local Manufacturing Engineers and Greenheck Group Shared Services.
  • Improve productivity and efficiency through team member engagement, labor planning, lean manufacturing principles, and materials planning.
  • Oversee cross-training plans to support continued team member development.
  • Meet or exceed customer service expectations, including quality and on-time shipping.
  • Maintain working knowledge of current and regional labor policies and applicable government regulations, and participate in labor agreement negotiations where applicable.
  • Direct manufacturing engineering functions to improve productivity, including plant layout, process flow, routings and labor standards, work methods, capital equipment, and quality levels.
  • Optimize machinery and equipment and support corporate maintenance initiatives.
  • Represent manufacturing with outside visitors, including company tour groups, applicants in the interview process, and vendors or suppliers.
  • Develop rolling 12-month strategic plans to achieve operational excellence in support of business unit and company sales growth targets and profitability.
  • Review and manage salary expenditures for assigned cost centers, including salary, merit increases, additions, and overtime.
  • Work with business unit managers to develop and implement strategic business plans.
  • Understand, communicate, and improve business unit financials.
Desired Qualifications
  • Continuous improvement training.
  • Lean manufacturing training.
  • SAP experience.

About the company

Greenheck Group makes ventilation equipment that moves, cleans and conditions air in commercial buildings, from offices and schools to laboratories and industrial plants. Its family of brands includes Greenheck for fans and air-handling equipment, Accurex for commercial kitchen ventilation, and Metalaire for the outlets that distribute air through rooms. Customers buy its equipment to supply fresh air, remove fumes and regulate airflow, with specialized systems for pool dehumidification and fire and smoke control. Its factories in the United States, Mexico and India supply customers around the world. Founded in 1947, Greenheck Group is headquartered in Schofield, Wisconsin.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Schofield, WI

Founded

1947

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What believers are saying

  • Frontline leaders get dedicated development: Greenheck Group uses Lead Forward to teach operations supervisors people management.
  • Learning receives financial support: Greenheck Group lists company-paid apprenticeships, leadership courses and tuition reimbursement.
  • Oklahoma careers have room to expand: September 2026 Owasso plans target over 700 jobs across five years.

What critics are saying

  • Capacity arrives slowly: Greenheck Group's September 2026 Oklahoma plans schedule production after spring 2027 building improvements.
  • Benefits require site-level scrutiny: Greenheck Group's on-site wellness centers vary by location.
  • Sales depend heavily on eastern markets: in March 2026, Greenheck Group put 83% east of the Rockies.

What makes Greenheck Group unique

  • Improvement has a formal operating system: Greenheck Performance System teaches teams lean production tools.
  • Engineering has proprietary depth: Greenheck Group's flagship brand lists 121 patents.
  • Customer education has its own venue: Greenheck Group's Education Center hosts over 2,000 visitors annually.

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