Plant Manager TX

Cdicurbs; 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 a dedicated team. This pivotal role involves overseeing plant operations, ensuring safety and quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in plant management. You'll be responsible for achieving production metrics and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Join a company committed to employee growth and operational excellence, where your impact will resonate throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of plant/operations management experience required.
• Proven leadership across cross-functional teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant-wide initiatives across production, maintenance, and quality.
• Manage plant budget and analyze performance for cost controls.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Data-Driven Decision Making

Team Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management

Organizational Leadership

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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 to grow personally and professionally across all functions. Through our work, we create an environment of trust, belonging, and community.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are seeking a Plant Manager, a critical leadership role responsible for the P&L and overall growth of the plant. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership skills, be innovative, have 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead plant-wide initiatives across departments including 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; 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 implement 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 analysis.
• Continuously evaluate and improve 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 levels.
• Skilled in manufacturing systems, data-driven decision-making, and team development.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Manufacturing