Plant Manager
Conroe / Cut and Shoot Area
Salary Range: $126K-$146K
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
- 100% medical premium paid for by Company for the employee-only level medical coverage
- 80% paid for by Company and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (i.e. employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
- 401K, profit sharing, and ESOP contributions
- Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provide
- PTO and paid holidays provide
- Career advancement opportunities
- Competitive wages
- Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years
Job Summary:
As a Manufacturing Plant Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety. You will play a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing processes, and leading a team to achieve production targets. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, and a proven track record of success in a similar role.
Job Duties:
- Manage day-to-day operations of the plant, including production scheduling, workflow management, and resource allocation to meet production targets
- Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure that products meet or exceed customer expectations and regulatory requirements
- Promote and enforce a culture of safety throughout the plant, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations and protocols
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains, leading initiatives to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and improve productivity
- Recruit, train, and mentor plant staff, setting performance goals, providing regular feedback, and creating development opportunities to foster a high-performing team
- Oversee inventory levels and materials procurement to ensure adequate supply for production needs while minimizing excess inventory
- Develop and manage the plant budget, tracking expenses, and identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety
- Collaborate with maintenance staff to ensure that all equipment is properly maintained and in good working order, scheduling preventative maintenance and repairs as needed
- Work closely with other departments such as engineering, supply chain, and quality assurance to coordinate activities and achieve organizational goals
- Prepare regular reports on plant performance, including production metrics, quality metrics, safety statistics, and financial results, presenting findings to senior management as needed
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- HS diploma or equivalent required
- Eight-plus years of experience in a manufacturing environment required
- Five-plus years of experience supervising or leading a team in a manufacturing operation required
- Five-plus years of experience with sheet metal fabrication, welding, or industrial electrical wiring processes required
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and safety standards required
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams; good judgment and ability to work with others at all levels required
- Proven track record of driving process improvements, achieving operational excellence, and resolving production or equipment problems required
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines required
- Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment required
- Familiarity with budget management, cost control measures required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and manufacturing software (e.g., ERP systems); basic computer skills required
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, particularly listening skills required
- Basic math skills and ability to perform calculations required
- Flexibility with work hours required
- Alignment with company core values required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors in Business administration, engineering, or related field preferred
- Lean and 5S experience is preferred
- Familiarity with ISO standards and regulatory requirements
- P&L experience preferred
- Budgeting and scheduling experience preferred
