Job Summary The Plant Manager provides leadership and direction to the plant in all areas of operations including the people, production, quality, safety, and maintenance. The position is responsible for the day-to-day operations and execution of the site-specific strategic plan. Based in Petersburg, TX, this position requires a strong background in manufacturing, people management, mechanical operations, and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
- Oversee weekly labor and production schedules.
- Work alongside and support the Environmental Health and Safety team.
- Day-to-day management of employees including interviewing and selection, onboarding, training, coaching, safety programs, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and terminations (25-30 employees).
- Maintain corporate systems to manage the plant's raw materials, components, and inventory.
- Manage and direct the production, maintenance, shipping / receiving and administrative functions required at the plant.
- Oversee all injury, near-miss and property damage investigations.
- Successfully work with all corporate functions to ensure operational success.
Required Education, Experience and Skills- Bachelor's degree in operations management, Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive operations management experience.
- Related manufacturing industry experience required (rotational molding preferred).
- Experience hiring, training, managing, developing, and retaining high-performing teams.
- Experience managing a plant-wide safety program is required.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment, operation, and maintenance.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and perpetual inventories preferred.
- Familiarity with quality assurance practices preferred
Preferred Leadership Qualities - Result and Business-Minded - Results drive you and you can inspire and lead others to succeed.
- Organizational Development Skills - With a continuous improvement mindset, you can drive change and improvements, shift gears as needed, and be a strong change management leader.
- Interpersonal Communication Sills - You can connect with and build relationships with people from all walks of life.
- People Management Skills - Able to clearly communicate goals and expectations, and you easily gain trust across the organization.
Physical Requirements - Ability to stand and walk for most of the workday (8 hours).
- Capable of lifting heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
- Able to work in hot conditions, moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places and/or toxic or caustic chemicals, and work outdoors.
