Plant Manager

At Trident Maritime Systems – Heavy Equipment Group, we don’t just build systems—we build careers. As a leader in the marine and defense industry, we’re looking for innovative, forward-thinking professionals who are ready to take on complex challenges and deliver real-world solutions.

We are seeking a Plant Manager to work on-site at our Rhinelander, WI location.

The Plant Manager will direct and manage all plant operations with overall responsibilities such as:

• Responsible for interpretation of and compliance with customer purchase specifications.
• Develop design or design concept and product specifications within cost and budget goals.
• Coordinate designer and design engineer’s efforts, based on budget and schedule, when assigned.
• Make or supervise preparation of layout drawings and schematics.
• Perform, check, and approve electrical calculations.
• Perform Programming for PLCs, VFDs, and other requirements as required.
• Prepare detail and assembly drawings.
• Confer with engineering management on problems encountered and questions arising on project.
• Develop requirements for and specify purchase components.
• Support manufacturing and customers by troubleshooting and testing products.
• Communicate with other organizational operations on project requirements.
• Prepare proposals with estimated engineering effort from customer specifications and to marketing requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and other assigned activities.
• Direct checking of all drawings prepared for use on project.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related experience;
  Master’s degree in engineering, Business, or Operations Management is preferred.
• 8–12+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in defense, aerospace, or heavy industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of defense manufacturing standards and government contracting requirements
• Proven experience managing large, technical production teams
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with naval systems, shipbuilding, or marine defense platforms
• Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement certification a plus
• Active or eligible security clearance a plus

• Manufacturing and industrial plant environment
• May require access to secure or classified areas
• Occasional travel to customers, shipyard, or government sites

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and additional perks designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Come join our winning Team!