Plant Operations Leader - Employee-Owned, Growth & Impact

Carris Reels, Inc.; Bonham (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

401k plan

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Carris Reels, Inc. in Bonham, TX is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the on-site manufacturing facility, driving safety, quality, delivery, and profitability while shaping our culture.

You will manage production teams, partner with corporate leadership, and implement Lean Six Sigma with a focus on continuous improvement and employee ownership.

This role reports to the VP of Manufacturing and requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and financial acumen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, business management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of management experience in a manufacturing environment with P&L and budget responsibility.
• Lean Six Sigma certification with 5+ years of hands-on transformation work.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations through a team of production managers and supervisors, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and financial targets.
• Build and sustain a culture of employee engagement with meaningful autonomy and collaboration as employee-owners.
• Champion operational excellence through continuous improvement across manufacturing, leadership development, regulatory compliance, and business relations.
• Partner with other divisions, suppliers, and customers to deliver strong service and sustainable growth.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions, acting as the go-to problem solver on the plant floor and beyond.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related field

Job description

Carris Reels, Inc. in Bonham, TX is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the on-site manufacturing facility, driving safety, quality, delivery, and profitability while shaping our culture.

You will manage production teams, partner with corporate leadership, and implement Lean Six Sigma with a focus on continuous improvement and employee ownership.

This role reports to the VP of Manufacturing and requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and financial acumen.