STQ Partners are currently working with a specialist Industrial Power Systems business with vast experience in electrical packages and execution on power projects. Focus on a range of Low Voltage and Medium Voltage Products including Switchgear, MCC's, EEC's & VFD's
Headquartered in North Houston, the business has over a century long heritage, serving and supplying the industrial power systems world.
They are now seeking to appoint a Plant Manager/Production Leader to join the business.
The role directly manages/decides day to day production decisions, including priorities, facility layout and consumable usage. There is also an emphasis on scheduling, including more detailed execution of projects and material handling, capacity planning and financial execution.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing a large production facility and a diverse team. They should be able to analyze each step of the manufacturing process and make effective use of resources to deliver desired outcomes based on the project pipeline and deadlines. The candidate will also have an ability to follow safety and compliance guidelines diligently in order to create a healthy work environment for all employees. Being able to understand key risks in a manufacturing environment and hands on experience with these environments is necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Oversight of a 13 acre facility with 200,000 square foot of crane served manufacturing space
- Oversight of all production activities
- Currently ~250 tradesmen working at the facility that include - Welders, Sheet Metal Fabricators, Painters, Assembly, Electricians, Switchgear Wiring, Shipping & Receiving
- Oversee plant operations such as budget, production schedule and stock
- Analyze production costs and inventory to establish areas for improvements
- Examine processes and design plans to effectively use available resources
Qualifications/Expereince:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant field . Can also consider allied qualifications/past direct experience
- 5+ years of experience working hands on in plant/production management
- Experience in plant management and manufacturing operations
- Strong communication, management and supervisory skills
- Past experience running large plant/manufacturing facilities
- Ability to be on-site regularly
If you want to work in a project-centric; growing business with a rich history in the Houston area- we look forward to hearing from you.