Plant Manager

Transco - A Marmon Rail Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Transco, a leader in railcar maintenance, is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee shop facility operations in Houston, TX. The role entails strategic planning, managing personnel, and ensuring productivity while fostering a safe work environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, decision-making skills, and has experience in a manufacturing environment, supported by a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits from Day 1

401k with generous company match

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• High level of leadership and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Planning and directing the manufacturing process.
• Analyzing delivery and inventory issues.
• Managing purchasing and production scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Communication

Motivating others

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Transco

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Who We Are

Transco Railway Products, Inc. has been the leader in providing railcar maintenance and services to the railcar industry. We have earned the reputation for honesty, integrity, and superior quality which has allowed us to establish a committed customer base. Transco is part of Marmon - a strong, growing, global organization that consists of more than 100 autonomous manufacturing and service companies.

Job Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for effective management of the shop facility including long term strategic planning, selecting appropriate personnel and proactively forecasting future demands and resource requirements.

Responsibilities

• Planning, directing, and coordinating the manufacturing process in compliance with Transco company goals and objectives.
• Analyze delivery and inventory issues and provide solutions.
• Establish and control conditions within production in order to satisfy customer and quality specifications.
• Organize and direct workflow for satisfying production requirements in a cost-efficient manner.
• Investigate and analyze new coordinates and processes, where feasible.
• Develop and motivate the cost-effective alternatives and improvements to the production process.
• Maintain employee safety and morale by creating a safe and efficient working environment
• Manage the purchasing, inventory control, distribution, production scheduling tasks for local business unit.
• Maintain proper employment levels through selecting, interviewing, and training (or assigning training) of new employees.
• Communicate directly with customers to develop strong relationships.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree preferred
• High level of leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to motivate, influence, and train people.
• Ability to interact with all professionals within the local and corporate business unit.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• This position has supervisory responsibility (Assistant Plant Manager reports to this position).
• Thorough understanding of scheduling system, production control, and process flows.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and supervision of such activities
  
  

Working Conditions

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
• Work may involve lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds.
• Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, work boots and the ability to wear a respirator
  
  

What We Offer

Transco strives to be the Employer of Choice. Our generous benefits package includes:

• Benefits on Day 1
• Medical/Dental/Vision with first in class vendors
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Company Paid Benefits: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation Benefits
• 401k with generous company match and additional employer annual contribution.
  
  

Don’t worry if you think that you do not meet all the qualifications. The tools, technology, and methodologies we use are constantly changing and we value talent and interest over specific experience.

It is the policy of Transco to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all job without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

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