Houston Plant Manager

Axalta•Houston, TX

1d•$180,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager will develop and execute the manufacturing strategy for Axalta’s Houston facility, meet business requirements, drive process excellence, reduce cost of goods sold, and direct plant management across Quality, Engineering, and EH&S. The role leads all Houston site operations and facilities, including production, warehousing, maintenance, process engineering, quality control, and safety, with accountability for local regulatory matters. It translates regional and global operations strategy into local execution and ensures efficient product and supply-chain flow from suppliers to customers while supporting best-in-class service. The position analyzes plant requirements and collaborates across internal and external manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, business, HR, Finance, and Legal. It applies industry best practices and financial analysis to improve operational performance and profitability. The Plant Manager leads nine direct reports and more than 100 indirect reports, builds capability across functional teams, manages operating and capital budgets, and promotes continuous improvement in quality, cost, delivery, and inventory. The role requires tactical execution alongside long-term strategic planning, effective leadership and communication, and the ability to implement solutions at an appropriately urgent pace. The role is based at Axalta’s Houston, Texas facility. The expected compensation range is $180,000–$200,000 USD annually. The position is an active opening being recruited to fill immediately.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience, including experience in the chemicals or a related industry.
Knowledge of non-union sites.
Knowledge and experience managing site Process Safety Management (PSM).
Strong chemical batch-processing knowledge in a lean environment with highly customized products.
Ability to apply or implement lean manufacturing, kaizen methodology, and production systems.
Strong financial and analytical skills, including the ability to develop and implement strategies to maximize productivity and profitability.
Demonstrated ability to gather and report business data and key performance indicators.
Ability to work effectively in a matrixed reporting structure.
Strong communication, influence, and leadership skills, including the ability to enact change management and lead new initiatives and programs.
Ability to work flexible hours and/or overtime when needed.
Manual dexterity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Ability to sustain heavy visual and mental concentration and periods of prolonged sitting.
Ability to occasionally visit production floors and warehouses, involving prolonged standing or walking, negotiating obstacles, and bending or stooping.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Coatings industry experience.
At least 10 years of experience leading managers.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the manufacturing strategy to meet business requirements.
Lead all plant operations and facilities at the Houston site.
Oversee an integrated coatings facility, including production, warehousing, maintenance, process engineering, quality control, and safety.
Maintain accountability for local site regulatory matters.
Lead and develop Manufacturing, Quality, EH&S, and Engineering teams, including nine direct reports and more than 100 indirect reports.
Drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, delivery, and inventory.
Manage the operations budget through productivity improvement and quality control.
Execute the AOE strategy and bring operational excellence and discipline to the site.
Analyze local plant requirements and collaborate with operations and other functions, including supply chain, procurement, business teams, HR, Finance, and Legal.
Translate regional and global operations strategy into local execution and ensure efficient product and supply-chain flow from supplier to customer.
Use financial analysis and modeling to recommend solutions that improve operational performance and profitability.
Gather and report business data and key performance indicators.
Create and manage operational and capital budgets.
Communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and employees at various levels, and lead change initiatives and programs.