Plant Manager - ZipRecruiter : Job Details

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Join Our Team as a High-Impact Plant Manager Lead, Build, and Deliver!At Blacklidge, we live by the motto Always a better road. We build high-performing teams driven by clarity, collaboration, and execution. Were seeking a Plant Manager who thrives at leading people, improving systems, and ensuring operational excellence at our Fairfield, Texas plant.This is a dynamic leadership role for someone who is skilled at turning big goals into reality. You will excel here if you:

• Naturally connect daily operations to a bigger mission.
• Build systems and processes that create reliability and scalability.
• Drive progress, remove obstacles, and hold teams accountable to results.
• Lead with energy and clarity, bringing people together to achieve more.

What Youll DoAs the Plant Manager, youll own the success of our plant operations by combining leadership, systems thinking, and hands-on execution.

• Inspire and align your team: Build a high performing, engaged workforce by connecting daily work to company goals. Lead with clarity, set expectations, and foster a positive and safe environment where your team can excel.
• Oversee daily plant operations: Ensure production meets quality standards, delivery timelines, and customer requirements while optimizing resources and costs.
• Strengthen systems and processes: Continuously refine workflows and operational practices that make the plant more reliable, efficient, and scalable.
• Lead problem-solving and improvement efforts: Use root cause analysis to proactively address challenges, remove barriers, and enhance performance.
• Ensure safety and compliance: Uphold all corporate, quality, and safety standards, building a culture where safety is the default.
• Communicate and collaborate with leadership: Track key metrics and share updates on production, quality, safety, and operational improvements with senior management.
• Mentor and develop your team: Build capability and accountability across the team so that individuals grow, and the plant thrives long-term.

Who You Are (Strengths We Value)

• You are skilled at building systems that deliver consistent results.
• You thrive in hands-on leadership roles, bringing focus and momentum to complex operations.
• You are strategic enough to see the big picture and practical enough to act quickly.
• You anticipate problems and proactively put solutions in place.
• You create a culture of accountability and inspire your team to perform at their best.

Essential Work RequirementsAs a dedicated Plant Manager, you will be expected to:

• Stand for extended periods.
• Lift, push, and pull over 50 pounds.
• Perform repetitive body movements.
• Withstand extreme weather conditions with appropriate protective gear.
• Climb ladders, tankers, and vertical tanks without fear of heights (15 feet or higher).
• Be flexible with working hours to ensure optimal plant performance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (college degree a plus)
• 5+ years in construction, manufacturing, or production with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Strong skills in MS Office and confident working with operational metrics and reporting
• Deep experience with Root Cause Analysis and process improvement
• Excellent communication skills able to inspire, align, and hold teams accountable
• Ability to multitask, manage priorities, and remain detail-oriented
• Physically able to climb ladders, lift 50+ pounds, and work in varying weather conditions

What Youll Gain

• Competitive salary: $80,000$100,000/year
• Full benefits package: 401(k) with match, health, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA/HSA, and paid time off
• The opportunity to lead a plant that is critical to the companys growth while building strong systems and capable teams

Why Blacklidge?We believe great work starts with great teams. We hire leaders who can drive execution, build scalable systems, and bring people together to achieve shared goals.We require U.S. citizenship or valid work authorization. Pre-employment assessment, background check, and drug screening apply. Blacklidge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.Ready to lead and make a lasting impact?Join us to build stronger teams, better systems, and always a better road.It is a requirement to be a U.S. OR have valid proof of authorization to work in the United States. Blacklidge is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Blacklidge is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's , , , , , , , , , marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.We request all applicants complete a pre-employment online teaming assessment, drug screen, and background check. All job offers are contingent upon passing the pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment background check. Blacklidge also randomly tests employees for illegal substances.