Plant Manager

At Dura-Line, an Orbia business, we create solutions that better connect people and information across the globe. We are the leading manufacturer and distributor of telecommunications conduit, cable-in-conduit and other high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and connectivity infrastructure solutions that serve telecommunications, transportation and network electrical markets.
Dura-Line Plant Manager onsite in Gainesville, TX
We are essential to our communities. To deliver on our products and solutions commitment to our national customers, we need a dynamic and experienced Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations in our 24/7 production facility in Gainesville, TX
What You'll do:
* You will have the opportunity to make an impact, optimize production, and drive the team to success. You should be a strong leader with an analytic mind and excellent interpersonal?communication skills.
* We empower you to bring your engaging and inspiring leadership style to motivate and develop your employees, connect, and build relationships with the community and customers. You will also assess risk management when you must make challenging decisions and hold employees and managers accountable.
* Decisive leader with a clear understanding of effective manufacturing practices in the areas of safety, quality, cost, productivity, and delivery.
* Oversee the overall plant production and day-to-day operations, managing budgets, CAPEX (capital expenses), and reports.
* Lead continuous improvements and lean initiatives, promote employee engagement, foster an inclusive culture, and have transparent communication with the team on goals and objectives.
* Create and/or realign systems in response to changing business needs and understand that a change in one process can have a dramatic and unintended impact across the whole organization. They are adept at using these interdependencies to synergistic advantage.
* Create and maintain functional work units by understanding the human dynamics of team formation and maintenance. Build an effective workgroup, recruit new hires, succession planning, counseling/coaching/termination conversations, and develop clear goals (must provide the level of guidance and management appropriate to the circumstances & reward team behavior to foster a team atmosphere in the workplace.
* Plan and make decisions within the framework of the enterprise's strategic intent while also understanding the factors influencing strategy.
What You'll need:
* We need a trailblazer that has managed major projects like 5S initiatives, can foster a lean culture, actively listens to employees' suggestions, and can turn them into action.
* If you are results-driven, have extensive experience in plant manufacturing systems (a Continuous or batch manufacturing is ideal), consider yourself a team player that can enable and build people's capabilities, and have a strong track of leading continuous improvement and lean initiatives, this role is for you
* 10+ years' experience in managing manufacturing processes regarding Quality, Sustainability, and Safety.
* The ideal candidate will have a certain professional acumen, being able to manage sales colleagues and customers as well as folks on the floor.
* Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or equivalent work experience preferred. Extensive and proven experience in Lean Manufacturing with a strong track record of leading in a continuous improvement environment.
* Actively seek information from various sources and disseminate it in many ways. Develop and maintain effective relationships using modern technologies & communication channels to circulate information & hold team accountable on their deliverables.
* Evaluate current state and define/set strategies, processes, and be able to drive change, set standards, understand business concepts that govern these systems and interfaces.
* Able to develop and maintain long-term plans, measure progress toward them and communicate strategy to team members (provide vision & drive results).
Every part of the manufacturing process is monitored with environmentally friendly, sustainable efforts in mind. Quality, Sustainability, and Safety are crucial to Dura-Line.
What We offer you for all Your hard work:
* We offer 401k with a 6% company match (the company will automatically contribute an extra 3% of your plan-eligible pay to your 401k).
* Multi-tier benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) that you can tailor for yourself and dependents which includes Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, & Life Insurance
* Wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid parental leave, Fitness & Weight-loss Reimbursement
* Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, 11 paid company holidays, paid time off/vacation time, career development opportunities, and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work & life balance, innovation, & teamwork.Benefits start on day one
GAINESVILLE, TX
* Gainesville is the nation's only Medal of Honor Host City. Named "Most Patriotic" city in America by USA Today
* Charming Historic town with many Victorian homes, restaurants and shops in its historic district.
* Lots of new housing including Black Hill Farm, an agrihood with community garden and working farm and the new Liberty Loft Luxury apartments.
* Great for family fun with Leonard Park's playgrounds, aquatic center, Frankie Schmitz Train, and Frank Buck Zoo
* Fabulous Wineries and Winstar Casino and Resort with concerts and spas close by. Less than 10 miles from Oklahoma, 1 hour from Dallas, 30 minutes from Denton
As a TL 9000 and ISO 9001 rated manufacturer, Dura-Line takes pride in our state-of-the-art quality products and is recognized as a key partner with all of the major telecommunications companies worldwide.
Orbia Dura-Line has 1,700 employees and 17 manufacturing facilities across the U.S., Canada, India, Oman and Europe, serving over 50 countries through a global sales and distribution network.
All employees are subject to pre-employment Background Check and employment is contingent upon successful clearance results. Dura-Line is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging diversity in the workplace. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on any characteristic protected by law.
Gainesville, TX, US, 76240
Time Zone: Central Standard Time
Business Unit: BU Duraline USA (BU_DUR_07)
Functional Area: FA Operations (FA_OPS_01)

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