PITC MFG Plant Leader

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC; Hempstead (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a PITC MFG Plant Leader to run a large, vertically integrated manufacturing facility with focus on safety, quality, cost, delivery and productivity. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive Lean initiatives, and champion continuous improvement to deliver reliable operations and customer value.

You will develop talent, optimize plant performance, and shape long‑term capacity and capability growth across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading large scale manufacturing facilities.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, HSE, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facility to achieve safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Champion Fulfillment, HSE, Lean, and Quality initiatives.
• Drive safety culture through hazard identification and improvement activities.
• Ensure products meet customer requirements and quality expectations.
• Manage production schedules and plant issues to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Develop talent and lead plant leadership teams.
• Drive workforce planning and succession planning.
• Support strategic planning for long-term business objectives.
• Collaborate with business leaders to meet operational objectives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Operations leadership

Production planning

Quality systems

Job description

Partner with the best

As the PITC MFG Plant Leader, you will be responsible for leading a complex vertically integrated manufacturing facility and driving operational excellence across the plant. You will champion Fulfillment, HSE, Productivity, Lean, and Quality initiatives while ensuring safe, efficient, and customer-focused operations. Working across multiple functions, you will develop talent, optimize plant performance, and drive sustainable business growth.

As the PITC MFG Plant Leader, you will be responsible for

• Leading the overall manufacturing facility to achieve defined targets in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity.
• Championing Fulfillment, HSE, Lean, Productivity, and Quality initiatives across the plant.
• Driving a culture of safety through collaboration with HSE teams, safety observations, hazard identification activities, and continuous improvement programs.
• Ensuring products consistently meet internal and external customer requirements and quality expectations.
• Managing operational requirements, production schedules, changing priorities, and plant-related issues to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Driving continuous business improvement through operational excellence initiatives, benchmarking, and best practices.
• Leading strategic planning activities that support complex long‑term business objectives and customer requirements.
• Managing highly complex manufacturing processes involving technical diversity, production interdependencies, specialized expertise, and significant operational scale.
• Developing and executing strategies that improve efficiency, productivity, fulfillment performance, and operational effectiveness.
• Leading and developing plant leadership teams, including supervisory and administrative personnel.
• Driving workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability building.
• Leading a large manufacturing and/or AMO operation consisting of multiple departments and cross‑functional teams.
• Collaborating with business leaders and functional partners to support operational and strategic objectives.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a proven track record of successfully implementing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of manufacturing management disciplines, including production planning, inventory control, fulfillment, productivity, and operational performance management.
• Have experience managing quality systems, cost management processes, and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Possess strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams.
• Be a team builder who consistently drives value‑added business results and operational excellence.
• Demonstrate in‑depth knowledge of manufacturing operations, project planning, cost control, and program management.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Possess strong internal and external relationship‑building capabilities.
• Demonstrate the ability to energize, engage, and develop employees across all levels of the organization.
• Have a global mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and diverse business environment.
• Have experience supporting plant expansions, capacity growth, or large‑scale operational transformation initiatives, preferred.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone.

• This role is in general hours (8Am - 5PM)

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans. This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package and may also be eligible for additional forms of compensation, including bonus programs, subject to applicable plan terms and company policies.

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Manufacturing Manager - Operations Management

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward - making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let's come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.