Plant Manager - San Antonio

NOV•San Antonio, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of the manufacturing facility. This role provides comprehensive leadership for all operational functions including Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and HSE. The Plant Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of the manufacturing facility. This role provides comprehensive leadership for all operational functions including Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and HSE.As the senior site leader, the Plant Manager acts as the business owner of the facility—fully accountable for financial performance, customer satisfaction, operational reliability, employee engagement, and long-term sustainability. This individual ensures that the plant meets or exceeds NOV Fiber Glass Systems standards for safety, quality, and efficiency while fostering a high-performance culture built on integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Plant Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping the plant’s culture, developing talent, and aligning the facility’s objectives with divisional and corporate strategies. In facilities without a dedicated Production/Manufacturing/Operations Manager, the Plant Manager assumes responsibility for production execution oversight and operational coordination across supervisors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field
Minimum 10 years of progressive manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Proven success in leading safety, quality, and productivity improvement initiatives.
Deep understanding of quality systems, Lean manufacturing, and performance management frameworks.
Proven ability to manage complex production environments, high-mix manufacturing, and multi-shift operations.
Strong financial acumen with a track record of improving cost structure and operational profitability.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational leadership skills
Regular presence on the manufacturing floor, ensuring visible leadership and engagement.
Requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
Exposure to industrial noise and temperature variations typical of factory environments.
Travel up to 10% for business, training, and inter-plant coordination.
Strategic Thinking: Aligns day-to-day decisions with long-term business objectives.
Results Orientation: Takes ownership for outcomes; drives measurable improvements.
Leadership Impact: Builds trust, inspires others, and holds teams accountable for performance.
Business Acumen: Balances operational rigor with strategic insight and financial understanding .
Resilience: Maintains composure and direction through challenges, change, and ambiguity.
Integrity: Acts ethically and transparently, modeling NOV’s Core Values.
Collaboration: Works cross-functionally to build relationships that drive plant and business success.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (SAP, JDE, or equivalent).
Deep knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools.
Understanding of Quality Management Systems and compliance requirements under API, ASME, and ISO standards.
Familiarity with project management, CAPEX execution, and risk-based decision-making.
Skilled in interpreting and applying NOV’s Global Quality Management documents (GQP-01 through GQP-10) and related work instructions.