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Plant Manager DeWalch Technologies, Inc. Houston, TX Job Details Full-time $115,000 - $145,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Staff supervision Teamwork Team supervision Tool & die Metal casting
ISO 9001 CNC
tooling Manufacturing facility Key Performance Indicators Production management Managing manufacturing teams Quality improvement programs in engineering Process management Manufacturing company experience Assembly line Mechanical knowledge Implementing lean manufacturing processes
Full Job Description Job Title:
Plant Manager (Hands-On / Multi-Facility)
Location:
Houston, TX (100% On-Site)
Position Type:
Full-Time Compensation:
$115,000 - $145,000 Base Salary + 10-20% Performance Bonus Potential About DeWalch Technologies, Inc. DeWalch Technologies, Inc. (www.dewalch.com) is a growing, established, vertically integrated manufactur-er specializing in proprietary products for diversified markets located in Houston. We have a dedicated team of 80 employees, and our facilities manage complex operations including precision machining, metal stamping, investment casting, welding secondary operations and assembly. We are a leading manufacturer of products for Utility Revenue Protection, providing solutions to deter theft of electricity, gas, and other utilities with a 40-year history of delivering cutting-edge products. We recently acquired Texcast (www.texcast.com), an investment casting foundry which produces precision investment castings for our own product line and contract manufacturing services for a diverse customer group. Our active R D efforts are focused on designing and commercializing high-growth products developed by our engineering team. One of these projects is G2Fuels (www.g2fuels.com), a newly formed company to commercialize a system developed by DeWalch to convert natural gas to clean diesel and gasoline. This project is on the verge of tremendous growth and much of the equipment for this venture will be manufac-tured in-house.
Our Facilities:
Our headquarters are located in central Houston, Texas, in 3 locations including a 6+ acre campus and over 140,000 square feet of clean, modern office and production spaces.
Our Culture:
is defined by a shared passion for growth and a genuine love for what we do.
Our ideal team members are:
Naturally Friendly:
Builds warm, positive, and collaborative relationships daily.
Highly Intelligent:
Solves complex problems with sharp, analytical thinking.
Deeply Hardworking:
Drives projects forward with strong dedication and energy.
Passion-Driven:
Possesses a true, undeniable love for their craft.
Growth-Minded:
Constantly seeks innovative ways to improve current processes.
Lifelong Learner:
Approaches every new challenge with curiosity and excitement.
Quietly Confident:
Trusts their own skills and brings strong capability to the table.
Radically Honest:
Admits mistakes quickly without fear of judgment.
Solution-Oriented:
Focuses on fixing problems immediately rather than dwelling on errors. Position Overview We are actively seeking a hands-on Plant Manager that closely matches our culture to manage manufactur-ing operations and help improve our operations to set us in good position for upcoming growth. The Plant Manager will direct all daily production, maintenance, and tool room functions across both our main production plant and our newly acquired investment casting foundry. This position focuses on build-ing stable tracking systems, improving daily production workflows, and leading a culture of constant im-provement across both facilities. The individual in this role will take the time to learn about our existing op-erating systems and work closely with upper management to continuously refine and improve them. A core focus of this leadership role is to instruct, properly train, and ensure that all direct reports are fully capable and successfully performing their daily responsibilities. If you are a leader who manages with a firm grasp of the details, takes ownership of engineering metrics, and possesses the technical capability to verify that objectives are successfully accomplished, we want to hear from you. Why Join Us?
Direct Influence:
Report directly to ownership and lead efforts to improve operations and help position the company for upcoming growth.
True Impact:
An opportunity to evaluate and improve workflows, eliminate machine downtime, and improve overall productivity.
Competitive Pay:
Strong base salary matching top-tier Houston industrial averages, paired with an aggressive performance-based bonus structure. What We Are Looking For The "Trust but Verify"
Mindset:
A hands-on manager who has a deep understanding of the processes being managed and constructively leads and confirms that subordinates are executing their daily responsibilities.
Strong Manufacturing Background:
Technical knowledge of precision machining, metal stamping, tooling and investment casting workflows.
Confident Leadership Capability:
Someone capable of leading manufacturing supervisors and working with Administration, HR and Facility Maintenance to meet production objectives. Quick Requirements Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent technical experience). 7+ years of manufacturing management experience, with a track record of problem solving and improving manufacturing operations and a hands-on floor management style . Deep experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and establishing strict KPI baselines. Strong manufacturing experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment is preferred. Prior investment casting experience is highly preferred. Deep technical knowledge of CNC machining, metal stamping, tool room operations (tool and die), and assembly lines. Experience working within an
ISO 9001
2015 environment is a plus.
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Pay:
$115,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
