Plant Manager

Plant Manager Opportunity

Service Wire Company, a premier supplier of industrial and utility wire and cable, is currently seeking a Plant Manager in Houston, TX. If you are looking to join a great organization and a chance to become a part of our growing team, this may be the opportunity for you!

Position Summary:

The Plant Manager oversees all aspects of manufacturing and distribution operations, ensuring the production and delivery of the finest quality American made wire and cable servicing multiple markets. This position is responsible for end-to-end activities - from procurement, manufacture, warehouse, and order fulfillment – while maintaining safety, quality standards, inventory accuracy, cost and delivery objectives.

Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Operations:

• Manage the daily manufacturing operations of the Culloden plant, prioritize and coordinate workflow to ensure the production plan is executed to meet or exceed Safety, Quality, Delivery (OTD), and Cost plans

• Foster a safety-first culture by maintaining a safe work environment & driving continuous safety improvements

• Ensure standard operating procedures and best practices are implemented and adhered to across all manufacturing processes

• Drive efficiencies and process improvement activities that create value for our customer while improving material cost, labor efficiency, and expense management

• Other duties as assigned

Distribution and Logistics:

• Oversee warehouse and inventory management, ensure efficient space utilization, material flow, and stock accuracy

• Work closely with the purchasing/procurement team to align production schedules with material availability while reducing inventory levels and improving turn rates

• Ensure that shipping and receiving operations meet business goals for on-time delivery (OTD), cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction

• Develop and implement logistics strategies to optimize freight costs, carrier performance, and outbound shipping efficiencies

• Improve order fulfillment processes, working with supply chain and sales teams to align customer expectations with manufacturing and shipping capabilities

• Maintain visual management boards with key performance metrics and lead daily production and logistics meetings to track progress against goals

• Ensure full compliance with transportation regulations, warehouse safety standards, and company policies

• Leadership and Team Development

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements:

Required Capabilities: • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate teams across manufacturing and distribution functions

• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives in both manufacturing and distribution

• Ability to analyze and optimize supply chain operations, including material planning, inventory control and order fulfillment

• Proficient communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate with internal teams and external partners

• Proven ability to make autonomous decisions based on a thorough understanding of business objectives

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Experience managing budgets, controlling costs, and working within defined company processes

Preferred Education and/or Experience: • Minimum of 5 years leadership experience in a wire and cable manufacturing environment

• Experience driving continuous improvement efforts in both manufacturing and distribution processes

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in engineering, business, or equivalent

Reports To: Director, Manufacturing & Distribution

The perks of joining our Team

• Comprehensive Insurance Options - Competitive medical coverage with a variety of plan choices
• Progressive PTO & Paid Holidays - Tenure-based paid time off plus eight paid holidays annually
• 401(k) with Company Match + Profit Sharing - Matching 5% on 6% of employee contributions and annual profit-sharing contributions
• Career Growth & Learning Support - Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs
• Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 - annually to support your continued education and career growth
• Referral Bonus Program - Employee referral bonuses paid out over the new hire's first year
• See all benefits we offer here