Plant Manager

Marmon Holdings, Inc. • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Transco As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Who We Are: Transco Rail Services has been the leader in providing railcar maintenance and services to the railcar industry. We have earned the reputation for honesty, integrity, and superior quality which has allowed us to establish a committed customer base. Transco is part of Marmon - a strong, growing, global organization that consists of more than 100 autonomous manufacturing and service companies. Job Summary: The Plant Manager is responsible for effective management of the shop facility including long-term strategic planning, selecting appropriate personnel and proactively forecasting future demands and resource requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• High level of leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to motivate, influence, and train people.
• Ability to interact with all professionals within the local and corporate business unit.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• This position has supervisory responsibility (Assistant Plant Manager reports to this position).
• Thorough understanding of scheduling system, production control, and process flows.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and supervision of such activities
• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
• Work may involve lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds.
• Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, work boots and the ability to wear a respirator

Responsibilities

• Planning, directing, and coordinating the manufacturing process in compliance with Transco company goals and objectives.
• Analyze delivery and inventory issues and provide solutions.
• Establish and control conditions within production in order to satisfy customer and quality specifications.
• Organize and direct workflow for satisfying production requirements in a cost-efficient manner.
• Investigate and analyze new coordinates and processes, where feasible.
• Develop and motivate the cost-effective alternatives and improvements to the production process.
• Maintain employee safety and morale by creating a safe and efficient working environment
• Manage the purchasing, inventory control, distribution, production scheduling tasks for local business unit.
• Maintain proper employment levels through selecting, interviewing, and training (or assigning training) of new employees.
• Communicate directly with customers to develop strong relationships.

Benefits

• Benefits on Day 1
• Medical/Dental/Vision with first in class vendors
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Company Paid Benefits: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation Benefits
• 401k with generous company match and additional employer annual contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager