Location: Lockhart, TX
Role Overview:
As the Plant Manager, you will play a key role in assembling and leading a high-performing team, fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture, and overseeing all plant operations. Following the facility’s construction, you’ll take charge of day-to-day operations while also supporting the broader growth and replication of production capabilities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Oversee and continuously improve daily plant operations to ensure efficiency and output.
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Build and maintain strong, cooperative relationships with team members.
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Design and execute strategies to maximize operational performance.
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Promote innovation by integrating new technologies into production workflows.
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Lead the team through transitions with clarity, resilience, and effective change management.
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Apply industrial engineering expertise to enhance processes and streamline production systems.
Required:
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Experience launching a facility from the ground up, including staffing (hourly and salaried), budgeting for construction, and developing strategic plans.
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Demonstrated background in plant leadership and operational oversight.
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Ability to train and guide others in setting up workflows and processes critical to production success.
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Hands-on knowledge in welding, machining, and metal fabrication.
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Strong grasp of manufacturing processes and operations best practices.
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A mindset driven by innovation, continuous improvement, and technological advancement.
Desired:
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Degree or background in industrial engineering.
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Community engagement experience related to facility launches.
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Familiarity with benchmarking for both product quality and production processes.
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Knowledge of breakeven analysis and workforce planning strategies.
