Plant Manager

IMI; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans (HMO, PPO)

401K with matching

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid time off

Employee Resource Groups

Telemedicine / wellness programs

Disability and life insurance

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

IMI is seeking a Plant Manager to lead our Dallas manufacturing site. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity while building capability and a world-class operations team.

You will translate strategy into action, lead Lean initiatives, and manage manufacturing engineering, planning, procurement, and HSE. A senior, hands-on leader with 8–15 years of experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
• 8–15 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading production, engineering, supply chain, and HSE teams.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Dallas manufacturing site as the senior operational leader and drive growth.
• Translate business strategy into effective operational objectives and plans.
• Foster coaching, accountability, continuous improvement and world-class safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Oversee production planning, scheduling, inventory, material flow, and supplier performance.
• Drive Lean, 5S, Kaizen and other process improvements across the site.
• Oversee manufacturing engineering, capital projects, and new product introductions.
• Manage budgets, forecast, and long-range planning; develop leadership teams.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Continuous improvement

HSE management

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

Role Overview :

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and strategic direction of the Dallas manufacturing site, with a clear mandate to lead the site into its next chapter of growth. This role requires a hands‑on, forward‑looking operational leader who can build capability, strengthen leadership discipline, and create the conditions for the Dallas site to become a world‑class operational site.

The Plant Manager is accountable for delivering business objectives across safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, productivity, and employee engagement while building a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, coaching, and operational excellence. Success in this role requires the ability to positively develop leaders and teams, strengthen performance management, and raise the overall capability of the site.

Key Responsibilities :

Site Leadership & Strategy

• Provide overall leadership for the manufacturing site and serve as the senior operational leader responsible for leading the Dallas site into its next chapter of growth.
• Translate business strategy into operational objectives and execution plans.
• Build a culture where coaching, accountability, continuous improvement, and team development directly support world-class safety, quality, delivery, and customer performance.
• Lead site operational reviews and performance management processes

Production & Operations

• Lead all assembly, machining, warehouse, and shipping operations.
• Ensure production plans are achieved safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer requirements.
• Drive improvements in productivity, capacity utilization, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor and improve performance against key operational KPIs.

Manufacturing Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities including process optimization, automation, equipment effectiveness, and new product introduction.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including waste reduction, standard work, 5S, Kaizen, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Support capital investment planning and execution to improve safety, capacity, quality, and cost competitiveness,

Supply Chain, Planning & Procurement

• Oversee production planning, scheduling, inventory management, and material flow.
• Ensure alignment between customer demand, production capacity, and supply chain capabilities.
• Lead procurement activities to ensure material availability, supplier performance, and cost management.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to mitigate supply risks and improve performance.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Champion a zero-harm culture and ensure compliance with all regulatory, company, and customer requirements.
• Lead site safety initiatives, audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Ensure environmental and sustainability objectives are embedded into operations.
• Promote proactive risk identification and mitigation.

Financial & Business Performance

• Own site operating performance including productivity, labor efficiency, inventory, scrap, and operational spending.
• Develop and manage site budgets and resource plans.
• Identify and execute cost reduction and efficiency improvement opportunities.
• Support forecasting, annual operating plans, and long‑range business planning,
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports and site leadership teams.
• Build organizational capability through succession planning, talent development, and workforce planning.
• Foster employee engagement and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support positive employee and labor relations where applicable.

Critical Competencies for Success :

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 8-15 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading multiple operational functions within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing production, engineering, supply chain, and HSE teams.
• Demonstrated success driving operational improvement and business performance.

What IMI Can Offer You

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and well-being needs.

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
• 14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• 4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
• PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases, free virtual telemedicine and teletherapy.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee-only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%

**Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI, we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact on the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or in part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.