Plant Manager

Sika; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika, a leader in construction innovation, seeks a Plant Manager for its Houston location. This critical role involves leading manufacturing operations, ensuring safety and productivity, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have significant experience and a strong background in engineering, along with a track record of effective leadership in manufacturing environments.

Benefits

401k with Generous Company Match

Bonuses

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off, paid holidays

Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Education Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a key leadership role at a manufacturing facility.
• Strong understanding of budgeting and expense management.
• Familiarity with lean tools like Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations ensuring safety and production efficiency.
• Monitor production output and quality standards.
• Oversee hiring and training of plant personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Products

Job description

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Company Description

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Company Description

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

Job Description

Sika is looking for an experienced Plant Manager to join its growing team in the Houston area for our Roofing business.

The Plant Manager at Sika will play a key role in leading all aspects of manufacturing operations—ensuring safety, quality, and productivity are at the forefront. This leadership position is responsible for overseeing daily plant activities, managing budgets and compliance, and building high-performing teams to support continuous growth. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all day-to-day operations of the manufacturing facility, ensuring safety, compliance, and production efficiency.
• Build and support a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and accountability across all levels of the plant.
• Monitor production output, scrap rates, and quality standards to drive consistent product performance.
• Develop and track key performance metrics (KPIs) to guide performance improvement and cost control efforts.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Planning to optimize inventory, scheduling, and product flow.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, Fire Marshall) and company policies.
• Oversee hiring, training, and development of plant personnel to support a skilled and engaged workforce.
• Manage facility maintenance, capital projects, and budget execution to maintain operational efficiency.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemical, electrical or other related degree preferred or 8+ years progressive.
• experience in a key leadership/management role at a manufacturing facility with technical aptitude and analytical skills.
• Previous experience / strong understanding of budgeting / expense management with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices.
• Strong computer skills including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and use Microsoft Office Products (Outlook / Word /Excel / PowerPoint).
• Previous experience / best practices implementing and using continuous improvement / lean tools such as: Six Sigma,Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc. to drive improvement.
  
  

Additional Information

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!
  
  

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production

• Industries

  Building Materials

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