Plant Manager
Location: Houston, Texas
Salary: DOE
About the Job
We are seeking a skilled Plant Manager to join our team and help cultivate effective leadership. In this role, you will be responsible for a range of essential tasks, such as maintaining work and production schedules, hiring and training new employees, and analyzing data to identify areas for improvement. With a keen focus on employee and plant safety, you will ensure production equipment remains in top condition and that production goals and profitability targets are consistently met. Your responsibilities will also include overseeing the performance of workers, technicians, and quality controllers, as well as acting as a bridge between middle management and operations personnel. The Plant Manage collaborates with maintenance and purchasing departments, while overseeing all aspects of the fabrication operation - Production, Shipping, and Quality Control.
Plant Manager Responsibilities:
Building and Growing a Strong Team: You'll have the opportunity to develop and nurture a high-performing team, fostering their growth both now and in the future.
Motivating and Aligning Goals: Your role will involve driving and inspiring the team to align with strategic goals set by the company, ensuring everyone is motivated and working towards a common objective.
Monitoring Performance and Taking Action: You'll regularly review activity and product reports and use the insights gained to make informed decisions and take necessary actions to drive performance.
Effective Time Management: Managing employee time-off (PTO) and staff time will be a crucial aspect of promoting work-life balance and productivity, helping to create a positive work environment.
Issue Resolution and Training: Identifying errors or issues and implementing measures like training and accountability to prevent recurrence will be vital for continuous improvement and a culture of excellence.
Investing in Training and Cross-Training: To promote personal and professional growth, you will schedule and facilitate necessary training and cross-training sessions, ensuring employees have the skills they need to excel.
Adhering to Operational Procedures
Promoting Health and Safety: By implementing and enforcing health and safety procedures, you will create a safe working environment where employees feel valued and cared for.
Driving Process Improvement: Constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency, you'll identify areas for improvement in the production process and implement solutions to boost productivity and quality.
Cost Estimation and Budget Management
Overseeing Shipping Department Operations
Effective Interdepartmental Communication: Maintaining open lines of communication with other manufacturing departments. Working closely with the HR department, you'll ensure a steady supply of labor, enabling operational continuity and growth.
Supporting New Projects
About you
Education:
Graduate Degree
Engineering Degree
Business Administration Degree
Management Degree
Experience:
Knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing processes and techniques
Knowledge of raw materials
Knowledge of quality systems and standards
Knowledge of safety health and safety standards and compliance
Knowledge of human resource principles and practices
Knowledge of machines and tools
5-10 years’ experience, more than 10 years is a plus.
Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
“We Will NOT Fail” Attitude
Team Builder
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Highly Organized
Deadline Oriented
Multitasker
Target Oriented
Thirst for knowledge
Desire for Personal and Career Growth
Problem solving
Open schedule
Stress tolerance
Adaptability
Team work
Professional certification
Member of a peer group, Preferred.
About the Company
What it’s really like to work here
At Wisenbaker, we do things a bit differently. There is no corporate nonsense, and no old-fashion hierarchy. Instead, we work in self-sufficient, autonomous teams that collaborate and grow together.
If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, come work at Wisenbaker; apply now!
