PITC MFG Plant Leader

Baker Hughes•Hempstead, TX

About The Position

The PITC MFG Plant Leader leads a complex, vertically integrated manufacturing facility and drives operational excellence across the plant. The role champions Fulfillment, HSE, Productivity, Lean, and Quality initiatives to ensure safe, efficient, and customer-focused operations. Working across functions, the leader develops talent, optimizes plant performance, and supports sustainable business growth. The position leads a large manufacturing and/or AMO operation with multiple departments and cross-functional teams. It involves managing technically diverse, interdependent manufacturing processes at significant operational scale; overseeing production schedules and changing priorities; and developing strategies for efficiency, productivity, fulfillment, and operational effectiveness. The role also leads strategic planning for long-term business objectives and customer requirements, while collaborating with business leaders and functional partners. The role is generally scheduled during 8 AM–5 PM hours. The position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment; the employer cannot sponsor work authorization. The internal title is Manufacturing Manager - Operations Management.

Requirements

Proven track record implementing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing management disciplines, including production planning, inventory control, fulfillment, productivity, and operational performance management.
Experience managing quality systems, cost management processes, and manufacturing performance metrics.
Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams.
Ability to build teams and consistently drive value-added business results and operational excellence.
In-depth knowledge of manufacturing operations, project planning, cost control, and program management.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Strong internal and external relationship-building capabilities.
Ability to energize, engage, and develop employees across all organizational levels.
Global mindset and ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, diverse business environment.
Valid work authorization in the country of employment; work authorization sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting plant expansions, capacity growth, or large-scale operational transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead the overall manufacturing facility to achieve defined safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity targets.
Champion Fulfillment, HSE, Lean, Productivity, and Quality initiatives across the plant.
Promote a safety culture in collaboration with HSE teams, including safety observations, hazard identification, and continuous improvement programs.
Ensure products meet internal and external customer requirements and quality expectations.
Manage operational requirements, production schedules, changing priorities, and plant-related issues to support uninterrupted operations.
Drive business improvement through operational excellence initiatives, benchmarking, and best practices.
Lead strategic planning to support complex, long-term business objectives and customer requirements.
Manage complex manufacturing processes involving technical diversity, production interdependencies, specialized expertise, and significant operational scale.
Develop and execute strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, fulfillment performance, and operational effectiveness.
Lead and develop plant leadership teams, including supervisory and administrative personnel.
Drive workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability building.
Lead a large manufacturing and/or AMO operation consisting of multiple departments and cross-functional teams.
Collaborate with business leaders and functional partners to support operational and strategic objectives.

Benefits

Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
Comprehensive private medical care options.
Life insurance and disability programs.
Tailored financial programs.
Additional elected or voluntary benefits.
Company-sponsored health and welfare programs.
Thrift Plan (401k).
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
May be eligible for bonus programs or other additional forms of compensation, subject to applicable plan terms and company policies.

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