Plant Manager

Nailor Industries of Texas, Inc • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Nailor Industries, Inc. is seeking a hands-on, results-driven Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations at their Mesa facility, with support for additional Houston-area plants as needed. This role owns end-to-end plant performance, including safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost, and plays a critical role in translating business strategy into daily execution. The ideal candidate thrives on the floor, drives accountability, and builds high-performing teams through Lean manufacturing principles.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
• Experience leading multi-shift or complex operations (multi-site a plus)
• Strong background in Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement
• Proven ability to drive performance and cultural change
• Experience in fabrication, welding, or assembly environments preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field (preferred)

Nice To Haves

• You lead from the floor—not from behind a desk
• You take ownership of results: safety, delivery, productivity, and cost
• You bring solutions, not problems (root cause + action)
• You develop strong teams and future leaders
• You operate with urgency, discipline, and accountability

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production across fabrication, welding, assembly, and shipping
• Own the production schedule, balancing demand, capacity, labor, and materials
• Drive on-time delivery, productivity, and operational efficiency
• Champion a zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance
• Implement and sustain Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Establish and lead a Daily Management System (DMS) with KPI accountability
• Improve equipment reliability and maintenance performance
• Drive cost control and productivity improvements
• Develop, coach, and grow supervisors and operations leaders
• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Sales

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead and transform manufacturing operations
• High-impact leadership role with visibility across the organization
• Collaborative, performance-driven culture
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees