Plant Manager: Heavy Steel Fabrication & Operations

Thermal Engineering International (USA) Inc.; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermal Engineering International (USA) Inc., part of Babcock Power Inc., leads advanced heat-transfer manufacturing with a facility in Joplin, MO. We are seeking a seasoned leader to direct our manufacturing operations, drive efficiency, and manage budgets across multiple sites in the U.S.

This role requires a decade of management experience in heavy fabrication and strong financial acumen to optimize performance and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 10 years in manufacturing management.
• Hands-on experience in a job shop heavy steel welding and fabrication environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to train and correct inefficiencies.
• Solid financial management understanding and decision-making based on policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all manufacturing operations, personnel, and departmental performance.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies that support company goals and business objectives.
• Oversee hiring, training, performance management, employee development, and compensation planning.
• Establish production, productivity, quality, customer service, and operational improvement strategies.
• Manage manufacturing budgets, control costs, and support financial performance.
• Develop and implement cost reduction initiatives and improve production efficiency.
• Lead problem-solving efforts to address production issues and performance gaps.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and continuously improve manufacturing processes.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Plan resources and monitor production schedules to ensure on-time customer deliveries.
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations and legal requirements.
• Evaluate equipment investments, facility improvements, and capital projects.
• Analyze production overruns and support continuous improvement through lessons learned.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Thermal Engineering International (USA) Inc., part of Babcock Power Inc., leads advanced heat-transfer manufacturing with a facility in Joplin, MO. We are seeking a seasoned leader to direct our manufacturing operations, drive efficiency, and manage budgets across multiple sites in the U.S.

This role requires a decade of management experience in heavy fabrication and strong financial acumen to optimize performance and safety.