Site Plant Manager

About Power & Data Systems (PDS):

Power & Data Systems (PDS), an AMETEK Aerospace & Defense business, designs and manufactures highly engineered power distribution, motion control, and data management solutions for mission‑critical aerospace and defense applications. PDS supports demanding platforms where reliability, performance, and technical excellence are paramount.

The business operates across a global, multi‑site footprint including manufacturing facilities in Binghamton, NY;
Harleysville, PA;
Wichita, KS;
Bothell, WA; and Reynosa, Mexico, with additional engineering resources in Bangalore, India. PDS is positioned for continued growth through new product development, operational excellence, global expansion, and strategic M&A, consistent with AMETEK’s decentralized operating model.

The Plant Manager is the senior site leader with full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance. This role owns execution of the site operating plan and budget, leads the daily and monthly operating cadence, and drives continuous improvement to deliver sustained operational and financial performance.

The role requires a proven manufacturing leader who brings strong technical and operational credibility and a track record of delivering results in a performance‑driven environment. The Plant Manager will have demonstrated success leading complex, engineered operations and driving disciplined execution. This is a high‑impact site leadership role with regular visibility to Business Unit and Division leadership.

• Deliver consistent results across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people through disciplined execution of the operating plan.

• Establish daily, weekly, and monthly operating rhythms that drive accountability, transparency, and timely problem resolution.

• Lead continuous improvement efforts that improve productivity, reduce waste, and strengthen process capability.
• Ensure improvements are sustained, not just implemented.

• Control costs, improve labor productivity, and manage working capital while meeting budget and forecast commitments.
• Balance near‑term execution with longer‑term capability and growth.

• Make safety and quality non‑negotiable.
• Reinforce standards, ensure compliance, and lead effective corrective and preventive actions when issues occur.

• Develop managers, strengthen bench depth, and create a culture of ownership and accountability.

• Deliver reliable execution, meeting commitments, and leading recovery actions when performance gaps arise.

• Work closely with BU leadership on strategy, capital investments, and sharing best practices.
• Represent the site effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or a related field
• MBA or Master’s degree preferred

• At least 8 years of progressive leadership experience
• Prior Aerospace & Defense manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success leading complex operations and delivering results
• Strong strategic thinking paired with the ability to execute through metrics and follow‑through
• Solid financial acumen and experience operating in a public company environment
• A leader who is hands‑on, decisive, and comfortable being held accountable for outcomes

• Opportunity to lead a complex Aerospace & Defense business
• Operate within AMETEK’s highly decentralized model, offering autonomy and accountability
• Significant runway for growth through innovation and operational excellence
• Strong visibility and career progression potential within a respected, performance‑driven organization