Plant Manager – Manufactured Housing (Bilingual: Spanish & English Required)

Ulrich Lifestyle Structures•Cleburne, TX

6d•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager oversees all aspects of manufacturing operations for a leading manufactured housing company, including production, quality, maintenance, safety, and distribution. This hands-on leadership role ensures operational excellence, team development, and delivery of high-quality homes and structures - including sheds, cabins, and modular units - on time and within budget. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, bilingual leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-touch production environment and is passionate about continuous improvement, safety, and team success.

Requirements

Bilingual (Spanish and English) - Required.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EHS standards.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; ERP experience (Infor preferred).
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and AutoCAD drawings.
Proven success managing multi-shift or multi-facility operations.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
High energy, results-driven mindset with openness to change.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Manufacturing Management, or related field preferred.
Minimum 5-7 years of experience in plant or operations management - ideally within manufactured housing, modular building, or wood products industries.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct day-to-day plant operations to meet production and shipping goals.
Oversee production, maintenance, purchasing, inventory, and service operations.
Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets for optimal output and quality.
Implement strategies aligned with company objectives, providing clear direction and focus to all plant departments.
Track performance metrics (safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery) and initiate corrective actions as needed.
Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing, single-piece flow, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure all products meet or exceed quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain efficient material flow, production scheduling, and distribution coordination.
Lead cross-functional collaboration between production, delivery, and service teams to optimize throughput and customer satisfaction.
Recruit, train, and mentor a motivated, bilingual workforce that embraces accountability and teamwork.
Foster a culture of safety, respect, and continuous improvement.
Coach and develop supervisors and line leads to support Ulrich's 5-Star Customer Experience.
Address employee issues constructively while maintaining fair and consistent policy administration.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and environmental regulations.
Promote a proactive safety culture through training, audits, and preventive maintenance programs.
Oversee proper maintenance and safe operation of all production and service equipment.
Develop and maintain systems to track productivity, quality, and cost performance.
Lead initiatives to reduce waste, increase capacity, and enhance product consistency.
Prepare and present reports on production performance, material usage, and labor efficiency.