Plant Manager – Lean Manufacturing & Ops Leader

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

Job summary

Thermal Engineering International (TEi) USA Inc. seeks a visionary Plant Manager to lead all manufacturing operations, technical services, and supporting functions for MSRs, FWHs, surface condensers, and other heat exchanger products.

You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and profitability through Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and strategic planning. The role requires 10+ years of manufacturing leadership, strong financial acumen, and excellence in people development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a field preferred with a minimum of 10 years of management experience in the overall direction of manufacturing functions.
• Hands-on manufacturing experience in a job shop heavy steel welding and fabrication environment.
• Excellent communication and the ability for directing, training, analyzing and correcting operating inefficiencies.
• Must possess a good understanding of financial management / financial astuteness, as well as possess abilities in problem solving and decision-making based on company policies and procedures.

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

Lean manufacturing

Financial management

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Thermal Engineering International (TEi) USA Inc. seeks a visionary Plant Manager to lead all manufacturing operations, technical services, and supporting functions for MSRs, FWHs, surface condensers, and other heat exchanger products.

You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and profitability through Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and strategic planning. The role requires 10+ years of manufacturing leadership, strong financial acumen, and excellence in people development.