Job description
Plant Operations Manager - Manufacturing
Dumas, Texas - (Commutable from Sunray, Cactus, Dumas, Borger, Stinnett, Stratford, Dalhart, Amarillo, Pampa, Guymon)
$100,000 - $120,000 + Bonus + 401(k) Match + Health Insurance + Paid Time Off + Career Progression
Are you an experienced Operations Manager with a strong background in manufacturing looking for a role where you will take full responsibility for the production, shipping, and maintenance functions of a busy plant?
This is an excellent opportunity to lead high-value operational initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and have a direct impact on plant performance, safety, and profitability.
This is a great time to join a well-established manufacturing company in the Texas Panhandle with a reputation for operational excellence and employee development. The organization is expanding, and we are looking for a Plant Operations Manager to optimize safety, quality, efficiency, and costs while ensuring all departments operate in line with corporate strategies and objectives.
In this varied and high-impact role, you will oversee equipment, hardware, and personnel in production, shipping, and maintenance. You will develop and implement strategic plans, coordinate cross-functional activities, and work closely with the Plant General Manager and department heads. This is an excellent opportunity to work autonomously while contributing to long-term growth and operational excellence.
This role offers significant leadership responsibility, including profit and loss accountability, staff development, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will have the opportunity to shape plant culture, mentor high-potential employees, and enhance operational performance across multiple departments.
The Role:
- Plan, direct, control, and manage Production, Shipping, and Maintenance Departments
- Optimize safety, quality, efficiency, and costs across all plant operations
- Develop in-plant strategic planning to align with corporate objectives
- Coordinate, prioritize, and direct departmental activities to achieve operational goals
The Person:
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Science, or related field with demonstrated success in manufacturing
- Strong background in chemical manufacturing highly preferred
- Proven leadership, management, and organizational skills with a track record of operational excellence
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, demanding environment
Keywords:
Plant Operations Manager, Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Shipping, Chemical Manufacturing, Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Profit & Loss, Leadership, Texas, Sunray
