Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
STAR PIPE PRODUCTS
Job Title: Plant Manager
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
Company Description
We are the proud owner of a U.S.A. foundry situated in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma. Star® Pipe Products is a domestic & global manufacturer for a broad array of iron products for the water and wastewater industries. Established in 1981, Star® Pipe Products is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and has been delivering quality products and services for over 40 years.
Company Description
We are the proud owner of a U.S.A. foundry situated in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma. Star® Pipe Products is a domestic & global manufacturer for a broad array of iron products for the water and wastewater industries. Established in 1981, Star® Pipe Products is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and has been delivering quality products and services for over 40 years.
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