Plant Manager

About the role

IMI plc is a global specialist engineering company creating breakthrough solutions across Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport. We partner with customers to solve today’s demands and prepare for tomorrow’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. The Plant Manager will lead the Dallas manufacturing site into its next chapter of growth, driving operational excellence and sustainable performance.

Key Responsibilities

Site Leadership & Strategy

• Provide overall leadership for the manufacturing site and serve as the senior operational leader responsible for leading the Dallas site into its next chapter of growth.
• Translate business strategy into operational objectives and execution plans.
• Build a culture where coaching, accountability, continuous improvement, and team development directly support world-class safety, quality, delivery, and customer performance.
• Lead site operational reviews and performance management processes.

Production & Operations

• Lead all assembly, machining, warehouse, and shipping operations.
• Ensure production plans are achieved safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer requirements.
• Drive improvements in productivity, capacity utilization, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor and improve performance against key operational KPIs.

Manufacturing Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities including process optimization, automation, equipment effectiveness, and new product introduction.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including waste reduction, standard work, 5S, Kaizen, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Support capital investment planning and execution to improve safety, capacity, quality, and cost competitiveness.

Supply Chain, Planning & Procurement

• Oversee production planning, scheduling, inventory management, and material flow.
• Ensure alignment between customer demand, production capacity, and supply chain capabilities.
• Lead procurement activities to ensure material availability, supplier performance, and cost management.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to mitigate supply risks and improve performance.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Champion a zero-harm culture and ensure compliance with all regulatory, company, and customer requirements.
• Lead site safety initiatives, audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Ensure environmental and sustainability objectives are embedded into operations.
• Promote proactive risk identification and mitigation.

Financial & Business Performance

• Own site operating performance including productivity, labor efficiency, inventory, scrap, and operational spending.
• Develop and manage site budgets and resource plans.
• Identify and execute cost reduction and efficiency improvement opportunities.
• Support forecasting, annual operating plans, and long-range business planning.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports and site leadership teams.
• Build organizational capability through succession planning, talent development, and workforce planning.
• Foster employee engagement and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support positive employee and labor relations where applicable.

Critical Competencies For Success

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 8-15 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading multiple operational functions within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing production, engineering, supply chain, and HSE teams.
• Demonstrated success driving operational improvement and business performance.

Benefits

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
• 14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• 4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• Employee Resource Groups including Pride Network and Network of Women
• PTO encompassing inclusive holidays
• Career Development opportunities through IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases, free virtual telemedicine and teletherapy
• Mental Health and wellness programs
• Full suite of voluntary benefits including critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through discount advantage platform
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee-only price