Plant Manager

Plant Manager – Manufacturing (Fort Worth, TX) Location: Fort Worth, Texas Compensation: $175,000 – $200,000 base + STI + benefits Role Overview We are seeking a Plant Manager to lead a manufacturing operation in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment . This is not a traditional steady-state role. You will be responsible for building structure, stabilizing operations, and scaling performance across a facility where systems and processes are still evolving. Success requires comfort working in environments where priorities shift, work is not fully standardized, and solutions often need to be created—not followed. Key Responsibilities Lead overall plant performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) Manage manufacturing operations including machining, welding, fabrication, assembly, and sustainment Own supply chain performance: suppliers, cost, inventory, and risk management Lead manufacturing engineering: process design, tooling, work instructions, NPI, and CI Drive production planning, capacity management, and operational flow Oversee workforce planning, capability development, and plant scaling Optimize facility layout, material flow, and equipment strategy Support make-vs-buy decisions and supplier development What Success Looks Like Building operational structure where none exists Creating predictable execution in a changing environment Scaling throughput, efficiency, and capability Developing a strong, accountable, high-performing team What We're Looking For Builder + Operator mindset (can create systems and then run them) Comfort working in ambiguity and non-standardized environments Strong systems thinking across manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain Resourceful operator in lean environments with practical decision-making Direct, clear leadership style that drives accountability and trust Growth-oriented leader with potential for broader enterprise leadership Experience Required 10+ years in manufacturing / operations leadership Multi-disciplinary leadership (Production, Supply Chain, Engineering) Experience scaling or standing up operations or facilities Machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly experience Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement background ERP/MRP system experience Strong supplier and procurement management experience Preferred Experience Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, or Industrial OEM environments