Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Reporting To:Managing Director

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Plant Manager to spearhead the establishment of our new production facility near Houston TX. This is a pivotal role that offers a unique dual-phase opportunity. The successful candidate will initially be responsible for the on-site project management. Upon successful commissioning the role will transition into the permanent position of leading the technical and production departments ensuring operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Phase 1: Project Support

• Project Leadership:Support to maintain project plans monitor costs mitigate risks and ensure the project is delivered on time to specification and within financial parameters.
• Engineering Coordination:Act as the local technical liaison coordinating and aligning the basic and detailed engineering plans with the appointed local design institute and other consultants.
• Supply Chain Support:Lead the process of screening qualifying and onboarding local suppliers subcontractors and service providers. Support the tender and procurement processes to ensure value and compliance.
• Construction Management: Take on-site leadership from the installation through commissioning and handover to the operation.
• Stakeholder Contact:Serve as the key point of contact for all on-site project activities effectively communicating with local authorities contractors and internal stakeholders.

Phase 2: Operational Leadership

• Departmental Management:Assume full responsibility for the technical and production departments driving efficiency quality and continuous improvement.
• Production Oversight:Manage the entire production process ensuring output targets quality standards and health & safety protocols are consistently met.
• Technical Authority:Provide technical guidance and support to the production team troubleshooting issues and overseeing maintenance strategies for all equipment.
• Team Leadership:Recruit train mentor and lead a high-performing technical and production team fostering a culture of accountability and professional development.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical Chemical Industrial or similar) or a related technical field.
• Proven demonstrable experience in a similar project management role ideally within a manufacturing or production environment with specific experience in the USA being highly advantageous.
• A strong track record of managing technical projects including coordination with design institutes and managing supplier qualification processes.
• Comprehensive understanding of production processes technical standards and health & safety regulations pertinent to manufacturing in the USA.
• Exceptional communication negotiation and interpersonal skills with the aptitude to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to work independently demonstrate strong initiative and solve problems decisively in a dynamic start-up environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required. Spanish language skills are an advantage.