Manufacturing Plant Manager

Headworks International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Headworks International is seeking a Manufacturing Plant Manager to oversee daily operations in their Houston facility. This role involves ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while managing budgets and leading a team. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and extensive experience in manufacturing, with strong leadership and communication skills. Join a recognized leader in the wastewater industry and contribute to innovative solutions in water reuse.

Benefits

Professional training

Competitive compensation

Great work environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or distribution.
• Experience with water cutter and laser cutter.
• 4+ years of sheet metal and welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations to ensure safety and quality.
• Manage operating budgets to meet objectives.
• Coordinate production activities and scheduling.

Skills

Team building

Decision-making

People management

Organizational skills

Time management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field

MBA

Job description

Position Summary

Headworks International is a leading manufacturer of screenings equipment and process systems for water reuse in the worldwide wastewater industry.

We are looking for the right people who want to innovate, achieve, grow, and lead. Our Manufacturing Plant Manager is responsible for all daily activities within the plant to meet planned objectives, including leading a zero-injury work culture, achieving quality and output goals, and driving continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

On a typical day, a Plant Manager starts by reviewing the employee schedule for the day. They hold a meeting before production begins to remind employees of their responsibilities and respective assignments. Throughout the day, Plant Managers divide their time between their office and the production floor. While in their office, they draft job descriptions for vacancies, review employee quota data, and communicate with corporate management to discuss changes to production needs.

Between their administrative duties, Plant Managers supervise employee workstations, investigate potential equipment defects, and ensure all employees follow safety procedures.

• Continuous Quality Control
• Oversee operations to ensure safety
• Own and deliver the operational budget for PCB manufacturing/assembly, including safety, productivity, financial planning, labor planning, and operational goals
• Responsible for strategic/long-term planning (3, 6, and 12 months), including labor, rate forecasting, and capital planning
• Lead/guidance of day-to-day activities within a smaller business unit or regional machine shop
• Maintain production schedules and resource utilization
• Drive quality initiatives, process improvements, and Lean initiatives to meet and exceed business plans
• Ensure safety, quality, performance, and customer experience across manufacturing operations
• Maintain quality compliance and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate planning with regional personnel and manufacturing centers
• Respond quickly to customer needs
• Plan staffing, provide training, perform salary administration, and develop team structures
• Develop procedures to control processes and quality, plan capacity, and communicate effectively with customers and supply base
• Supervise functions such as Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Planning, Customer Service, Maintenance
• Liaise with sales, shipping/receiving, and quality functions to meet goals
• Identify cost drivers and work to minimize costs
• Establish and ensure shift production schedules are met
• Manage operating budgets to meet objectives
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Collaborate with support staff and leadership to secure resources and support for projects and initiatives

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed
• 7+ years of experience
• Experience with water cutter and laser cutter
• Strong team building, decision-making, and people management skills
• 7+ years of direct management experience in manufacturing, production, or distribution
• Experience with performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean techniques
• Experience managing full staffing lifecycle including hiring, performance management, and promotions
• Experience leading operations with both salaried and hourly staff
• 4+ years of sheet metal and welding experience
• Experience with sandblasting or glass bead blasting is a plus
• Experience with non-pressure vessels and rotating equipment manufacturing is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, action-oriented environment
• High organizational and time management skills
• Responsible for overall efficiency, safety, and profitability of the facility
• Coordination of production activities, scheduling, and equipment maintenance
• Excellent leadership and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field; MBA preferred
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle stressful situations
• Interest in long-term career development with Headworks International
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Benefits

What do our jobs offer?

Headworks is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training, and competitive compensation. Recognized repeatedly by the Houston Business Journal as one of the best small businesses to work for.