Plant Manager

STAR PIPE PRODUCTS

Summary

Lead the launch. Build the team. Drive results.

We're seeking a Plant Manager to spearhead the setup of our finishing and assembly departments and lead cross-functional manufacturing teams to achieve bold corporate goals. This is a hands-on leadership role with real impact — shaping operations and people from the ground up.

We’re excited to hear from driven leaders — only qualified candidates will be considered.

Plant Manager Essential Functions:

- Draw up and revise monthly, weekly, and daily production schedules based on customer requirements and production shortfalls.

- Ensure daily production targets are met and coordinate timely delivery of finished goods.

- Oversee proper execution of production plans and adherence to material and quality standards.

- Monitor and optimize finishing operations to control costs, maintain quality, and minimize lead time and rejections.

- Establish machine norms and support new equipment integration.

- Implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all departmental processes.

- Optimize inventory usage and take measures to reduce overall operating costs.

- Develop strategies to minimize downtime and improve machine utilization in coordination with Plant Maintenance.

- Ensure timely execution of maintenance projects and compliance with health and safety guidelines.

- Support team development through performance management, training, and coordination with HR.

- Maintain effective reporting and information flow within the department.

Plant Manager Responsibilities:

Efficiency, Budgeting, Maintenance, Scheduling, Compliance, & Staffing

Efficiency

- Create and revise systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements, implementing change. Developing workflow policies and procedures that improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality

- Administer all work according to company policies and recommend strategies to improve processes. Communicating regularly with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production

- Ensuring real-time data availability in ERP system.

- Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data.

- Setting productivity goals for each manufacturing team

- Establishing a balance between increased productivity and reduced costs of manufacturing operations

- Analyze the root cause for the variance in productivity and come up with the corrective action and effective implementation of the corrective action for the result.

- Evaluate machine resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime

- Analyze the root cause for the QC non-conformance and come up with the corrective action and effective implementation of the corrective action for the result.

Budgeting

- Evaluate and maintain all department budgets and analyze all variances for the same.

- Authorize all overtime, outside repair cost, expenses on account of buying new equipment, spares, and consumables after analyzing the financial justification of the cost.

Maintenance

- Coordinate with equipment and process teams (Manufacturing Engineering) and ensure compliance with all protocols and maintain product quality.

- Work with Maintenance manager to prepare maintenance schedule to ensure increased uptime of the equipment and production processes.

Scheduling

- Manage and prioritize all production processes and implement all production plans with Scheduler.

- Establish clear goals for Assistant Managers and Supervisors to meet the customer commitment by fulfilling the work schedule within the planned timeframe.

Compliance

- Develop and maintain effective relations with all company employees at various levels of the organization. (DC, QC, Scheduling, Manufacturing Engineer, CSR group, HR)

- Maintain and provide support to all ISO programs and prepare training programs for all status boards.

- Work with the EHS manager to ensure compliance with workplace policies according to safety objectives, and verify all environmental, health, and safety standards are met to keep the organization accident-free.

Staffing

- Motivate, support, and provide guidance to Assistant Management and Supervisors

- Maintain staff by working with HR on recruitment needs and providing continuous training to employees while developing personal growth opportunities.

- Analyze staffing requirements and ensure efficient compliance to production schedules and budget for all production processes.

- Evaluate vacation schedule for Assistant Management and Supervising staff to ensure production isn’t affected.

- Ensure managers and supervisors maintain and manage all data in relation to attendance

- Handle personnel issues with employees and HR when needed

Education/Experience

Required:

- 4-year college degree or equivalent

- At least 5-7 years of experience as a machine shop plant or production manager

Knowledge, Skills, Certification

Required:

- Bilingual in Spanish and English is a must.

- Proven experience as plant or production manager.

- Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach.

- Must have strong technical abilities and knowledge to evaluate and improve the operations of various machinery and tools

- Impressive leadership skills to motivate and guide the production team to complete tasks efficiently

- Should hold exceptional time-management and organizational qualities to ensure all responsibilities are completed on time

- Should have effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills to brainstorm quick and logical solutions.

- Proficient in MS Office and ERP software

Preferred:

- Working knowledge of CNC machines

- A solid understanding of the Materials function (purchasing, planning/scheduling, MRP, supplier management, etc.)

Physical demands

- The ability to sit for extended periods of time

Work Environment

- Outdoor production shop environment / some office work environment

Star Pipe Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person