Plant Manager

CARRIS REELS OF TEXAS INC•Bonham, TX

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager is the chief on-site leader of Carris Reels’ Bonham, Texas manufacturing facility. The role drives performance across safety, quality, delivery, profitability, and culture, and works closely with corporate leadership to develop and execute strategies across production, financial operations, people development, and continuous improvement. The position leads daily operations through production managers and supervisors and supports a culture of engagement and collaboration among employee-owners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, business management, or a related field.
At least 7 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment, including P&L and budget responsibility.
Strong leadership presence and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving instincts.
Strategic and financial planning capabilities.
Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-driven.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma certification with at least 5 years of hands-on transformation work.

Responsibilities

Lead daily plant operations through production managers and supervisors, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and financial targets are consistently met.
Build and sustain an employee-engagement culture that supports meaningful autonomy and collaboration among employee-owners.
Champion continuous improvement across manufacturing, leadership development, regulatory compliance, and business relations.
Partner with other divisions, suppliers, and customers to deliver strong service, coordinate effectively, and support sustainable sales growth.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes, serving as a problem solver from the plant floor and beyond.