Plant Operations Leader - 24/7, 140+ Crew

Merchants Metals; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchants Metals in Houston is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a 140+ strong production team in a 24/7 manufacturing operation. You will drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery while controlling costs and improving processes in partnership with safety, quality, materials, maintenance, and HR.

You will build capabilities, set goals, oversee budgets, and report results to upper management. The role requires deep production management knowledge, lean/six sigma thinking, and a proven track

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of production management.
• Experience leading teams of 100+ people.
• Knowledge of quality standards and health & safety regulations.
• Understanding budgeting concepts and performance evaluation.
• Experience reporting on key production metrics.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong people skills and leadership ability.
• Detail-oriented with organizational strength.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 140+ person production team in a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Promote a culture of trust, integrity, and safety in the plant.
• Plan staffing with HR and manage turnover metrics.
• Create and maintain a safe work environment; ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and ASTM/industry specs.
• Monitor production; drive improvements and hold functions accountable.
• Lead daily operating rhythms and cross-functional shift meetings.
• Participate in plant strategy, budgeting, and performance reporting.

Skills

Production management

Team leadership (100+)

Quality and safety standards

Budgeting concepts

Key production metrics reporting

MS Office proficiency

People skills

Organizational leadership

Decision making

Data-driven approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering

Tools

Production tools

Job description

Merchants Metals in Houston is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a 140+ strong production team in a 24/7 manufacturing operation. You will drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery while controlling costs and improving processes in partnership with safety, quality, materials, maintenance, and HR.

You will build capabilities, set goals, oversee budgets, and report results to upper management. The role requires deep production management knowledge, lean/six sigma thinking, and a proven track