Plant Manager

Carris Reels, Inc.; Bonham (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

401k plan

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Carris Reels, Inc. in Bonham, TX is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the on-site manufacturing facility, driving safety, quality, delivery, and profitability while shaping our culture.

You will manage production teams, partner with corporate leadership, and implement Lean Six Sigma with a focus on continuous improvement and employee ownership.

This role reports to the VP of Manufacturing and requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and financial acumen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, business management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of management experience in a manufacturing environment with P&L and budget responsibility.
• Lean Six Sigma certification with 5+ years of hands-on transformation work.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations through a team of production managers and supervisors, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and financial targets.
• Build and sustain a culture of employee engagement with meaningful autonomy and collaboration as employee-owners.
• Champion operational excellence through continuous improvement across manufacturing, leadership development, regulatory compliance, and business relations.
• Partner with other divisions, suppliers, and customers to deliver strong service and sustainable growth.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions, acting as the go-to problem solver on the plant floor and beyond.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related field

Job description

# Plant ManagerHot JobBonham, TX 75418## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftOpen Availability## Plant ManagerBonham, TX | On-site | Manufacturing | Reports to VP of ManufacturingABOUT THE ROLEAs the chief on-site leader of our Bonham, TX manufacturing facility, you'll drive performance across **safety, quality, delivery, profitability,** and **culture**. Working closely with corporate leadership, you'll craft and execute strategies that strengthen all key functions - from production and financial operations to people development and continuous improvement.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES* Lead daily plant operations through a team of production managers and supervisors, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and financial targets are consistently met.* Build and sustain a culture of employee engagement - one where team members have meaningful autonomy and collaboration as employee-owners.* Champion operational excellence through continuous improvement across manufacturing, leadership development, regulatory compliance, and business relations.* Partner with other divisions, suppliers, and customers to deliver strong service, seamless coordination, and sustainable sales growth.* Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes - serving as the go-to problem solver from the plant floor and beyond.ABOUT THE COMPANY**Carris Reels** is a 100% **employee-owned** manufacturer - which means every person on our team has a real stake in our success. Our employee-owners take pride in the work they do, the products they build, and the customers they serve.Competitive compensation and benefits package:* Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance* Employee Stock Ownership Plan* 401k with discretionary company contribution* Profit sharing* Paid time off## WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOREducation & Experience* Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, business management, or a related field* 7+ years of management experience in a manufacturing environment, including P&L and budget responsibility* Lean Six Sigma certification with 5+ years of hands-on transformation work preferredSkills & Abilities* Strong leadership presence with excellent communication and interpersonal skills* Analytical mindset with sharp problem-solving instincts* Strategic and financial planning capabilities* Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-driven