Plant Operations Leader — Lean, Quality & Efficiency

Process Insights; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Benefits

FSA & Dependent Care Accounts

Critical Care, Hospital Confinement, &

Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Dis.

Job summary

Process Insights, Inc. in Houston, TX, invites applications for a Plant Manager to lead our Industrial Measurement Solutions site.

The role oversees all manufacturing operations, sets safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets, and drives continuous improvement across Lean and Six Sigma initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in manufacturing operations with 5+ years in leadership, strong budgeting and strategic thinking, and experience with Epicor ERP and ISO 9001/17025.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years manufacturing operations experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role overseeing multiple functions (assembly, test, calibration, planning)
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, and quality systems
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary operations teams
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with experience managing budgets and operational metrics
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• MBA or advanced degree in operations/business
• Experience in process analyzer, instrumentation, or precision manufacturing environments
• Experience with ISO 9001/17025 quality systems
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Epicor)

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all manufacturing operations at the site, including assembly, test, calibration, and production planning functions
• Develop and execute site operational strategy to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
• Lead and develop site operations leadership and staff, including hiring, coaching, and performance management
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S) across all operational areas to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Oversee production planning and scheduling to ensure on-time delivery and effective capacity utilization
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality (ISO 9001/17025 as applicable), and regulatory requirements across site operations
• Partner with engineering, quality, supply chain, and HR to resolve operational issues and support site-wide initiatives
• Manage the site operations budget, including labor, capital, and operating expenses
• Analyze operational performance metrics (throughput, quality, on-time delivery, cost) and drive corrective action as needed
• Lead site readiness for customer and regulatory audits
• Oversee facilities, equipment maintenance, and capital equipment planning for the site
• Support new product introduction and site-level process validation
• Communicate site performance, risks, and initiatives to executive leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Lean / Six Sigma

Budgets & metrics

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Operations Management

MBA or advanced degree in operations/business

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Process Insights, Inc. in Houston, TX, invites applications for a Plant Manager to lead our Industrial Measurement Solutions site.

The role oversees all manufacturing operations, sets safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets, and drives continuous improvement across Lean and Six Sigma initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in manufacturing operations with 5+ years in leadership, strong budgeting and strategic thinking, and experience with Epicor ERP and ISO 9001/17025.