Plant Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Role Overview

ERock is seeking a highly hands-on and operationally driven manufacturing leader to oversee and grow its Houston manufacturing operations as a Plant Manager, Manufacturing Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of ERock’s Houston manufacturing and production facility.
• Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor, working directly with supervisors, leads, and technicians to drive execution, accountability, safety, and productivity.
• Oversee fabrication, assembly, integration, testing, scheduling, and manufacturing support activities.
• Monitor production schedules, staffing needs, workflow bottlenecks, and operational priorities to ensure on-time delivery and efficient execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, labor efficiency, and production reliability.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, and Quality teams to resolve operational issues and improve manufacturing processes.
• Develop and implement practical process improvements that support scalable and repeatable production operations.
• Coach and develop supervisors and frontline production leadership while building a strong culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational discipline.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards across all manufacturing activities.
• Support hiring, workforce planning, employee development, and performance management for manufacturing teams.
• Track and manage operational metrics including productivity, quality, scrap, rework, labor utilization, and delivery performance.
• Aid leadership with operational planning, capacity discussions, budgeting, and facility growth initiatives.
• Serve as the primary operational leader for the Houston manufacturing site and provide hands-on support during periods of high production demand or operational escalation.

Basic (Required) Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Industrial Technology, or related discipline preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will also be considered.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing, production, or operations experience within industrial, power systems, energy, electrical equipment, fabrication, or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Minimum 3–5 years of leadership experience managing production, manufacturing, or plant operations teams.
• Proven ability to lead hands-on manufacturing teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong floor leadership presence with the ability to work closely with supervisors, technicians, and production personnel on daily operational execution.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, production scheduling, workforce planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated success improving safety, quality, throughput, productivity, and on-time delivery performance.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to balance tactical day-to-day operational leadership with longer-term operational planning and process improvement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in high-growth or rapidly scaling environments.
• Prior experience in a Site Manager, Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, or General Manager role.
• Experience working within power generation, generator packaging, reciprocating engines, oil & gas equipment, or related industrial manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with manufacturing KPI reporting, labor utilization tracking, and operational budget management.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
• Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Cool Open-Office Concept