Plant Manager
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Direct all plant operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while leading daily manufacturing activities including machining, assembly, testing, quality, maintenance, and logistics. Champion a zero-incident safety culture, ensure OSHA and environmental compliance, and manage plant P&L performance alongside operating budgets. Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to improve OEE, throughput, and scrap reduction while building leadership capability across engineering and maintenance teams. Collaborate with commercial and supply chain partners to meet customer expectations for responsiveness and quality.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
- 5+ years leading a manufacturing facility or major business unit
- Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Demonstrated success managing plant financial performance and operational metrics
- Knowledge of quality systems, EHS requirements, and regulatory compliance
- Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in industrial manufacturing, machining, automation, flow control, energy, or related industries
- MBA or advanced technical degree
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent certification
- Experience leading multi-shift manufacturing operations
- Background in precision machining, industrial automation, valves, instrumentation, or engineered products
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