Plant Manager (Gas Turbine)

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States; office/site only

Company

hirify.global develops energy technologies focused on reliable, sustainable power generation, decarbonization, and energy transformation.

What you will do

• Lead operational activities for the gas turbine manufacturing product line across multiple manufacturing and service centers.
• Drive safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Develop and implement lean manufacturing strategies to improve productivity, quality, lead times, and cost performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop approximately 200 employees, including managers, supervisors, professionals, and skilled trades personnel.
• Oversee manufacturing projects, resource allocation, performance management, budgets, capital investments, new product introductions, and technology initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support customer delivery, business objectives, and long-term growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 10 years of leadership experience in an industrial or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong engineering background with hands-on knowledge of machining, welding, advanced assembly, and manufacturing standardization.
• Experience with quality management, order management, and customer-facing manufacturing operations.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Nice to have

• At least 10 years of technical and commercial experience in the power generation industry.
• Deep knowledge of power generation products and manufacturing processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Supportive work culture.
• Company-paid health and wellness benefits.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match, family building benefits, and parental leave.