Hands-On Plant Manager - Renewable Energy Ops (Onsite)

Sol-Ark Inc; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Accidental insurance

FSA

HSA

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Sol-Ark Inc in Allen, Texas, is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations at our onsite facility. The ideal candidate will build a high-performing team, implement world-class manufacturing processes, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency across production, maintenance, and logistics.

You will partner with senior leadership to set operating plans, monitor KPIs, and champion continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean or Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, business, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10+ years of progressive manufacturing or plant leadership experience.
• Proven success leading safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvement initiatives.
• Proven experience in production management, ERP systems, inventory control, procurement, logistics, and warehouse operations.
• Strong knowledge of production systems, KPI management, budgeting, and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to lead managers and supervisors, make sound decisions, and drive results through cross-functional teams.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement certification.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Commitment to sustainability and renewable energy.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all plant operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity targets.
• Lead plant leadership teams across production, maintenance, quality, warehouse, and related support functions.
• Work closely with senior leadership to align plant operations with business goals and continuous improvement objectives.
• Develop and execute operating plans, production strategies, staffing plans, and performance objectives aligned with company goals.
• Monitor plant KPIs, analyze operational trends, and implement corrective actions to improve throughput, efficiency, and service levels.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and quality requirements while promoting a strong culture of accountability and safe work practices.
• Oversee cost control, budget management, labor utilization, and financial performance for the facility.
• Partner with supply chain, engineering, maintenance, quality, HR, and finance to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related methods to reduce waste, improve quality, and increase capacity.
• Review equipment reliability, maintenance performance, and support preventive maintenance and capital improvement priorities to maximize uptime.
• Oversee warranty and service repair processes to ensure quick turnaround times and high customer satisfaction.
• Provide leadership in workforce planning, hiring, coaching, succession planning, performance management, and employee development.
• Prepare and present operational results, risks, and improvement plans to senior leadership.
• Lead procurement activities and supplier negotiations to secure high-quality materials at the best prices.
• Oversee shipping & receiving processes to ensure accurate material receipts, timely customer product deliveries, and manage relationships with transportation providers.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, business, manufacturing, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Sol-Ark Inc in Allen, Texas, is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations at our onsite facility. The ideal candidate will build a high-performing team, implement world-class manufacturing processes, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency across production, maintenance, and logistics.

You will partner with senior leadership to set operating plans, monitor KPIs, and champion continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean or Six Sigma.