Plant Manager: Turnaround, Quality & ERP Lead

Energy Jobline ZR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 185,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

EFESO Management Consulting seeks a Plant Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations with a relentless focus on quality, on-time delivery, and production standardization. You will stabilize the plant, improve core processes, and scale operations while championing NetSuite ERP adoption and accurate shop-floor reporting.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in plant management, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering measurable improvements in industrial settings.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in plant management and manufacturing operations.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field required; MBA or advanced degree is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, management and supervisory skills.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable operational improvements.
• Experience coaching frontline teams and leading change in industrial environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and facilitation skills.
• Consulting experience is an asset but not required—practical operational leadership is equally valued.
• Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations with a focus on Quality, On-Time Delivery, and production efficiency.
• Implement and enforce standardized work, consistent processes, and repeatable production methods across all departments.
• Drive ERP / NetSuite execution, ensuring accurate shop-floor reporting, proper use of manufacturing modules, and successful rollout of upcoming functionality.
• Assess current plant layout, material flow, and organization; implement improvements to support safety, efficiency, and scalability.
• Build operational discipline through clear KPIs, daily management routines, and strong accountability.
• Identify performance gaps and lead turnaround-style initiatives to stabilize operations and support future growth.
• Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to ensure customer requirements are met and production plans are executed reliably.
• Develop and mentor supervisors and frontline teams to strengthen leadership capability and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee capacity planning, labor allocation, and resource utilization to meet production targets.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

Skills

Quality focus

On-Time delivery

Production standardization

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

EFESO Management Consulting seeks a Plant Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations with a relentless focus on quality, on-time delivery, and production standardization. You will stabilize the plant, improve core processes, and scale operations while championing NetSuite ERP adoption and accurate shop-floor reporting.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in plant management, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering measurable improvements in industrial settings.