Kappa Search is a technical recruiting firm that specializes in manufacturing, operations and management recruitment and placement. One of our clients based in Houston is currently looking for a metrics driven Plant Manager with high volume operations experience.

Job Summary:

Directs plant start-up, safety, quality, production, inventory control, planning (CAPEX & budgeting) for plant by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors:

Job Duties:

• The Plant Manager will be part of an executive team to start-up a new manufacturing plant, select production equipment and hire/train professional supervisory team.
• Develops company maintenance manager, production supervisors, manufacturing engineers and planning personnel to accomplish and maintain world class manufacturing and operational levels.
• Develops plans for the efficient use of materials, machinery, and employees.
• Reviews production costs and product quality, and modifies production and inventory to maintain and enhance profitable operation of the plant.
• Proposes any necessary capital expenditure and maintenance plans that will help to improve overall productivity, quality and safety.
• Provides guidance to the development of a manufacturing process plan, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs;
• Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met.
• Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives.
• Ensures safety, environmental and legal compliance throughout the plant & property.
• Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10 + years experience as a Plant or Operations Manager in an industrial processing environment, such as in the manufacture of molded plastics, elastomer or rubber products.
• Experience with plant start-up and equipment installation is preferred.
• Lean and Six Sigma working experience