Plant Manager TX

CDI Custom Curb Adapters; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in HVAC manufacturing is seeking a dynamic Plant Manager to lead their operations. This critical role involves overseeing plant performance, ensuring safety and quality, and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a proven track record in plant management, and the ability to inspire a collaborative culture. With a focus on continuous improvement and financial oversight, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact the organization and its community positively. Join a company committed to growth and innovation, where your contributions will make a real difference.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of plant/operations management experience.
• Strong business acumen with financial and operational insight.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality.
• Lead plant-wide initiatives and manage a team of 80 employees.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Data-Driven Decision Making

Team Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management

Bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership

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Job Type
Full-time

Description

What makes this a great opportunity? CDI is a growth-focused, fast-paced HVAC curb manufacturer. Our core focus is to impact the lives of our employees, community, and customers. We aim to provide opportunities for personal and professional growth across all functions. Through our work, we create an environment of trust, belonging, and community.

Role Responsibilities

The Plant Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for the P & L and overall growth of the plant. We are looking for someone with proven leadership skills, innovative by nature, a strong history of execution, and excellent communication skills. This role leads a team of 80 employees with 5-8 direct reports and is accountable for achieving sales goals, production metrics, maintaining quality standards, controlling costs, and fostering a positive, safe, and productive work environment. The Plant Manager reports directly to the VP of Operations.

Strategic Leadership & Team Development

• Lead plant-wide initiatives across departments—production, maintenance, quality, safety, logistics, and support functions.
• Build followership, set clear expectations, and develop your team through coaching and performance management.
• Inspire a collaborative, improvement-oriented culture aligned with company goals.
• Act as a communication bridge between the plant floor and executive leadership.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee daily plant operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality.
• Monitor KPIs such as production output, labor efficiency, on-time delivery, and scrap rate, and drive corrective actions.
• Champion lean manufacturing and optimize processes to minimize waste and downtime.

Safety & Compliance

• Foster a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Lead safety audits, investigations, and continuous safety training initiatives.

Financial & Budget Oversight

• Manage plant budget, analyze performance, and drive cost controls.
• Prepare capital expenditure proposals and support long-term financial planning.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure consistent product quality and rapid response to customer and internal issues.
• Promote a plant-wide mindset of quality and innovation through standardization and root cause resolution.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance systems and workflows using lean tools and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Organizational Leadership, or related field
• 10+ years of plant/operations management experience
• Proven leadership across cross-functional teams
• Strong business acumen with financial and operational insight
• Effective communicator and motivator at all organizational levels
• Skilled in manufacturing systems, data-driven decision-making, and team development