Plant Operations Leader: Safety, Quality & Lean Excellence

Gibraltar Industries; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Gibraltar Building Products is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the manufacturing facility in San Antonio, TX. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development while aligning operations with customer expectations.

The role requires strategic and hands-on leadership to build high-performing teams, improve processes, and manage budgets, capital plans, and Lean initiatives in a fast-paced environment. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including leadership of managers and supervisors.
• Demonstrated success leading manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality, production, maintenance, and continuous improvement principles.
• Experience managing budgets, operational metrics, and business performance.
• Proven ability to lead change, develop teams, and drive measurable business results.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives to reduce risk and promote employee well-being.
• Ensure facility meets customer requirements for service, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Direct production planning and execution to achieve on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance to improve flow.
• Monitor KPIs and drive actions to improve productivity and schedule attainment.
• Lead capital planning and investment initiatives to support growth and efficiency.
• Drive lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement across site.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Continuous improvement

Operations management

Budget management

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Operations Management

Job description

Gibraltar Building Products is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the manufacturing facility in San Antonio, TX. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development while aligning operations with customer expectations.

The role requires strategic and hands-on leadership to build high-performing teams, improve processes, and manage budgets, capital plans, and Lean initiatives in a fast-paced environment. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.