Plant Launch Leader: Steel Roll Forming & Lean Ops

Nextpower LLC, USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the launch and ongoing operation of a new steel products factory in Texas, focusing on roll forming. The role drives lean daily management, safety, quality, and continuous improvement while building the plant team and ramping capacity to meet customer demand.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in plant leadership with P&L responsibility, hands-on experience launching new facilities, and deep knowledge of steel roll forming and process controls.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership with P&L responsibility.
• Experience launching a new factory/startup with commissioning and ramp-up.
• Strong steel products manufacturing experience, especially roll forming.
• Proven ability to apply Lean Manufacturing in daily management and drive improvements.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and interpret production/financial data.

Responsibilities

• Own the integrated factory launch plan with milestones, staffing, capex, readiness and risk mitigation.
• Direct daily steel production and roll forming, ensure throughput and quality targets.
• Lead Lean daily management with safety, quality, cost, and people metrics; drive countermeasures.
• Oversee safety training, budgets, and cross-department collaboration to maintain productive operations.

Skills

Plant leadership

Factory startup

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Data interpretation

P&L responsibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Lean or Six Sigma training

Job description

Nextpower is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the launch and ongoing operation of a new steel products factory in Texas, focusing on roll forming. The role drives lean daily management, safety, quality, and continuous improvement while building the plant team and ramping capacity to meet customer demand.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in plant leadership with P&L responsibility, hands-on experience launching new facilities, and deep knowledge of steel roll forming and process controls.