Plant Manager-Fort Worth (Stellar Energy)
About The Position
The Plant Manager will plan, organize, staff, and direct all activities at the Haslet, Texas manufacturing facility, which produces modular chiller plant systems for data centers. The facility is a greenfield site undergoing a rapid ramp-up in employees, revenue, and output, and operates in an engineer-to-order environment. Reporting to the VP of Manufacturing, the Plant Manager is accountable for plant and sector goals related to safety, quality, growth, profitability, productivity, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement, while ensuring effective use of resources. The role oversees plant operations across manufacturing, materials, production control, purchasing, quality assurance, planning, human resources, accounting, manufacturing engineering, and environmental, health, and safety. It also guides safety and quality programs, supports operational excellence and lean manufacturing development, responds to customer needs, and directs facility maintenance and improvements. The Plant Manager leads operating plans, financial forecasts, project budgets, and productivity efforts, while fostering an inclusive workplace and developing employees and succession plans.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience implementing a Lean/Operational Excellence culture in a manufacturing environment.
- 10–15 years of progressive operations or supply chain experience in manufacturing operations.
- At least 5 years in a manufacturing or plant operations leadership role.
- Proficiency in developing and implementing strategic plans and managing a complex P&L.
- Strong technical problem-solving skills.
- Expertise in supply chain management.
- Advanced leadership abilities.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or master’s degree in engineering.
- Experience working with a high-skill workforce.
- Experience as a Plant Manager.
- Experience in product manufacturing, including welding, pipe fitting, and/or electrical work.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, staff, and direct all activities of the manufacturing facility.
- Direct and coordinate manufacturing operations, materials, production control, purchasing, quality assurance, planning, human resources, accounting, manufacturing engineering, and EH&S.
- Guide and support the plant EH&S program, including improvements, investigations, and corrective actions to meet applicable laws, regulations, and corporate standards.
- Drive the plant quality system and implement procedures and controls to improve customer satisfaction, DPPM, first-pass yield, and warranty results.
- Partner with the Operational Excellence team to develop and deliver workforce training in lean manufacturing concepts, including A3 thinking, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and 5S.
- Respond proactively to customer satisfaction needs, including on-time delivery, schedule changes, and special instructions.
- Guide and support plant maintenance, process improvements, facility enhancements, and capital expenditures.
- Direct preparation of the plant Annual Operating Plan and business financial forecasts.
- Lead plant resources in project budgets while meeting material and labor productivity targets.
- Foster an inclusive work environment, high morale, and strong employee engagement across all levels of the organization.
- Lead and support employee development and succession planning activities.
- Achieve plant and sector goals for safety, quality, growth, profitability, productivity, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement.
Benefits
- Health insurance for the employee and family, effective on day one.
- Holistic wellness programs with incentives.
- Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options for volunteer and parental leave.
- 401(k) match.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
- Tuition assistance and student debt support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
