Plant Manager

Smiths Group•Pasadena, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager & Site Lead is responsible for all manufacturing, internal supply chain operations, site safety, and facility management. They lead a cross-functional leadership team, work closely with global managers, and drive continuous improvement in safety, engagement, quality, delivery, cost, and strategic initiatives. This role involves being an active member of the Management Team, ensuring safety and environmental compliance, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, building strong teams, developing future leaders, and driving operational excellence across various metrics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, Business Administration, or related field.
5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations.
At least 2 years in a senior leadership role or holding a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
Proven experience managing machine operations, ideally with exposure to assembly and aftermarket/service environments.
Experience in mid-sized plants (~100 people), including cross-functional team leadership.
Strong understanding of CNC machining and tooling.
Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma principles.
Strong understanding of Production Planning & Scheduling.
Strong understanding of EHS standards and compliance (Canadian regulatory knowledge preferred).
Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems.
Familiarity with ERP systems.
Working knowledge of Maintenance practices (TPM) and OEE tracking.
Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to build, lead, and develop teams.
Experience with labor relations or unionized environments is a strong asset.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—able to engage with shop floor, leadership, and customers.
Results-driven with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement.
Comfortable managing change, navigating ambiguity, and driving cultural transformation.
Eligible to work in the USA (citizen, permanent resident, or valid work permit).

Nice To Haves

Experience with labor relations or unionized environments is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Be an active member of the Management Team.
Ensure safety and environmental compliance; continuously improve EHS performance.
Promote a company culture of continuous improvement on the shop floor.
Build strong teams and develop future leaders through hands-on experience.
Develop and deliver annual business plans aligned with the global Y-tree strategy.
Improve product quality and manufacturing processes.
Increase on-time delivery and reduced numbers lead to meeting customer expectations.
Maximize use of equipment and resources, drive productivity gains.
Control product costs and lead cost-reduction efforts.
Follow inventory and sourcing rules; work with Supply Chain to improve stock turns and inventory use.
Set clear performance targets and monitor results.
Support global projects and new product introductions affecting the site.
Plan and manage capital investments in equipment, tools, and technology.
Work with local and global leaders on union relations and negotiations.
Ensure full compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations while continuously improving safety culture and outcomes.
Develop and deliver site business plans aligned with global Y-tree objectives and drive execution across all manufacturing functions.
Achieve targets for quality, on-time delivery, lead time reduction, and productivity.
Control manufacturing costs and implement cost-reduction strategies to support site and business profitability.
Ensure optimal use of all manufacturing assets and lead initiatives to increase efficiency and output.
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Sales teams to meet sourcing policies, improve stock turns, and optimise inventory utilisation.
Define KPIs and performance standards, track results, and drive accountability.
Foster a mindset of continuous improvement throughout the team to ensure sustainable operational enhancements.
Build and lead a high-performing team; identify and grow future leaders through coaching and developmental opportunities.
Support global initiatives, cross-functional projects, and new product launches impacting site operations.
Develop and manage the site’s capital expenditure budget to support strategic growth and operational improvement.
Work in partnership with Local and Global Leadership to manage union interactions and lead collective bargaining efforts.