Plant Manager

Gibraltar Industries•Dallas, TX

19d

About The Position

The Plant Manager provides overall leadership for the manufacturing facility’s performance and operational excellence. The role combines strategic and hands-on leadership to ensure the site operates safely, meets customer expectations, achieves its operational objectives, develops high-performing teams, and maintains an engaged, accountable, and inclusive workplace. The Plant Manager integrates safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development into daily operations and long-term business success, while building trust, strong relationships, and a culture of continuous improvement. The position leads safety performance, production planning and execution, cost management, continuous improvement, quality, and customer satisfaction. It oversees site financial performance and resources, leads capital planning, develops leaders and employees, supports workforce planning and employee relations, and works across functions to improve operational results. The Plant Manager is expected to lead with integrity and transparency, make timely data-informed decisions, develop future leaders, and model company values and servant leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
At least 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.
Ability to lead with integrity, accountability, and transparency; balance strategic thinking with operational execution; and make timely, data-informed decisions.
Ability to build trust and credibility, foster teamwork, develop future leaders, and promote continuous improvement.
Demonstrated servant leadership mentality.

Nice To Haves

Experience in multi-shift manufacturing environments.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or another continuous improvement certification.
Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
Experience leading in union and/or non-union manufacturing environments.
Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
Lead proactive safety initiatives, review safety metrics, conduct observations and audits, investigate incidents, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Ensure the facility meets customer service, delivery, and responsiveness requirements.
Lead production planning and execution to achieve on-time delivery and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Operations, and other teams to address constraints and improve operational flow and reliability.
Monitor operational performance indicators and drive improvements in productivity, throughput, schedule attainment, capacity, flexibility, and manufacturing performance.
Manage site financial performance and achieve budgeted operational objectives.
Drive productivity, waste reduction, process improvement, cost reduction, and resource optimization using lean principles and continuous improvement methods.
Manage labor, materials, inventory, maintenance, and operating expenses effectively.
Lead capital planning and investment initiatives that support growth, efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
Use operational data and metrics to inform decisions and prioritize improvement efforts.
Create an environment where employees feel valued, respected, engaged, and connected to organizational goals.
Lead, coach, and develop leaders and team members; strengthen leadership capability through coaching, succession planning, and talent development.
Foster accountability, collaboration, inclusion, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
Support workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, retention, and employee development.
Maintain positive employee relations, apply company policies consistently, and partner with Human Resources on organizational effectiveness, engagement, and change management.
Communicate with employees, listen and respond to feedback, and serve as a visible and approachable leader.
Embed quality in processes and decisions, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and quality management systems.
Lead quality improvement and corrective and preventive action processes to reduce defects, address concerns, and prevent recurring issues.
Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to improve process capability and product consistency.
Monitor quality metrics and implement action plans to meet quality objectives.
Support and sustain ISO and other applicable quality certifications and standards.
Build trust and credibility across the organization, foster cross-functional teamwork, and align teams around goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
Challenge the status quo, develop future leaders, and model company values and leadership behaviors.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents.
Health care and dependent flexible spending plans.
Free life and AD&D coverage, with supplemental coverage options.
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
Competitive compensation.
Bonus opportunities.
Generous 401(k) plan.
Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, and holidays.
Donation matching and time off to volunteer.
Educational reimbursement.