Plant Manager Jobs in Texas
Plant Manager jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in petrochemical and refining, food and beverage processing, automotive parts manufacturing, and industrial equipment production, and openings ranging from first-level production supervisors to multi-site senior plant directors. The busiest hiring markets are Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio, where anchored employers like ExxonMobil, Tyson Foods, and Toyota Motor Manufacturing maintain large manufacturing footprints. The most sought-after specialties in Texas listings are process safety management, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Mission
The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall performance of site operations. He/she has responsibility for setting the facility's strategic direction, creating ATO fabrication and component plans, and developing/overseeing tactical support plans. The Plant Manager will have profit and loss responsibility for all Plant operations.
Plant Location: 7021 S Bentsen Road McAllen, Texas 78503
Objectives
40% Manufacturing
- Responsible for management, efficient operation, and continuous improvement of the Manufacturing Departments requiring diverse product, process knowledge, and interpersonal skills.
- Assist in leading the Maintenance and Tool Room departments in their supporting role as well as other facilities, manufacturing & product engineering, and New Product Development Department.
- Mentor, train and develop staff in BEx Guiding principles, Lean Mfg, continuous improvement, supply chain cost reductions, operating budgets, (Balanced Scorecards), and Quality @ Source initiatives.
- Insure that customer needs are understood and that quality and on time shipments are paramount.
35% Cost Improvement
- Develop and Drive Cost Improvement initiatives.
- Work with Manufacturing Engineers to define improvement targets and design the process to meet target timelines.
- Utilize Lean Manufacturing Principles to Eliminate waste resulting in increased capacity.
15% Facility Safety
- Responsible for the overall associate safety and security of the facility. Achieved through collaboration between direct reports, leads, and safety manager by setting safety goals and emphasizing high expectations of awareness through the 5-S initiatives from all associates.
- Being proactive within compliance of OSHA and NIOSH laws affecting associates.
- Assure that staff resolves issues in a timely and equitable basis.
10% Quality at the Source
- Responsible for building quality into everything we do at every stage.
- Each manufacturing functional area is challenged with continuous improvement through improved process controls, departmental process teams, and action planning as we continue on our quality journey.
- Goals are set to reduce remakes and reduce waste.
5% Teaming
- Will participate as an active member in numerous cross-functional teams listening to Voice of the Associate, Voice of the Customer, and Voice of the Process to make continuous improvements.
- Work with cross-functional teams along with senior management to ensure company objectives are being achieved within the direction of the strategic plan.
- Actively support Springs objectives through associate engagement.
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required
- 8 years of relevant experience required
- Experience with build-to-order or discrete manufacturing
- Strong background in lean manufacturing
- Experience leading a plant turnaround
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong leadership skills. Must be able to build trust and strong relationship with team.
- Plant manager must be assertive and work with sense of urgency
- Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing and its application
- Experience working with ERP system
- Added plus - bilingual in Spanish
Mission
The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall performance of site operations. He/she has responsibility for setting the facility's strategic direction, creating ATO fabrication and component plans, and developing/overseeing tactical support plans. The Plant Manager will have profit and loss responsibility for all Plant operations.
Plant Location: 7021 S Bentsen Road McAllen, Texas 78503
Objectives
40% Manufacturing
- Responsible for management, efficient operation, and continuous improvement of the Manufacturing Departments requiring diverse product, process knowledge, and interpersonal skills.
- Assist in leading the Maintenance and Tool Room departments in their supporting role as well as other facilities, manufacturing & product engineering, and New Product Development Department.
- Mentor, train and develop staff in BEx Guiding principles, Lean Mfg, continuous improvement, supply chain cost reductions, operating budgets, (Balanced Scorecards), and Quality @ Source initiatives.
- Insure that customer needs are understood and that quality and on time shipments are paramount.
35% Cost Improvement
- Develop and Drive Cost Improvement initiatives.
- Work with Manufacturing Engineers to define improvement targets and design the process to meet target timelines.
- Utilize Lean Manufacturing Principles to Eliminate waste resulting in increased capacity.
15% Facility Safety
- Responsible for the overall associate safety and security of the facility. Achieved through collaboration between direct reports, leads, and safety manager by setting safety goals and emphasizing high expectations of awareness through the 5-S initiatives from all associates.
- Being proactive within compliance of OSHA and NIOSH laws affecting associates.
- Assure that staff resolves issues in a timely and equitable basis.
10% Quality at the Source
- Responsible for building quality into everything we do at every stage.
- Each manufacturing functional area is challenged with continuous improvement through improved process controls, departmental process teams, and action planning as we continue on our quality journey.
- Goals are set to reduce remakes and reduce waste.
5% Teaming
- Will participate as an active member in numerous cross-functional teams listening to Voice of the Associate, Voice of the Customer, and Voice of the Process to make continuous improvements.
- Work with cross-functional teams along with senior management to ensure company objectives are being achieved within the direction of the strategic plan.
- Actively support Springs objectives through associate engagement.
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required
- 8 years of relevant experience required
- Experience with build-to-order or discrete manufacturing
- Strong background in lean manufacturing
- Experience leading a plant turnaround
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong leadership skills. Must be able to build trust and strong relationship with team.
- Plant manager must be assertive and work with sense of urgency
- Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing and its application
- Experience working with ERP system
- Added plus - bilingual in Spanish
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Plant Manager Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- PepsiCo16
- Sally Beauty9
- KFC8
- Capital One7
- Intuit6
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software42
- Food & Beverage32
- Retail26
- Consulting & Professional Services23
- Banking & Financial Services22
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in plant manager jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field required
- Five or more years of progressive manufacturing or operations management experience
- Demonstrated experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Proven ability to manage plant safety programs and OSHA compliance requirements
- Experience overseeing production budgets, cost controls, and capital expenditure planning
- Strong record of leading cross-functional teams and union or non-union hourly workforces
Plant Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a plant manager in Texas?
Most plant managers in Texas reach the role through a combination of a bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or business and several years in supervisory production roles. Texas does not require a state-issued license to work as a plant manager, but employers in petrochemical and refining heavily value a Process Safety Management credential and familiarity with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality compliance. Advancing through shift supervisor, production manager, or operations manager roles at Texas manufacturing sites is the most direct path.
How much do plant managers make in Texas?
Plant managers in Texas earn a median of about $130,890 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,780 for the lowest 10% to over $207,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire plant managers in Texas?
Employers hiring plant managers in Texas right now include PepsiCo, Sally Beauty, and KFC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of energy, food processing, and heavy manufacturing facilities means demand stays consistent across a wide range of industries and company sizes year-round.
Which Texas cities have the most plant manager jobs?
Plano, Houston, and Bastrop have the most plant manager openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dominant petrochemical, refining, and energy equipment manufacturing base, while Dallas-Fort Worth draws demand from automotive suppliers, electronics assembly, and food and beverage operations, and San Antonio's growing advanced manufacturing and defense industrial base supports steady hiring in that region.
Are there remote plant manager jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Plant management is an inherently on-site role, requiring direct oversight of production floors, safety systems, and hourly workforces. About 16% of plant manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and these are almost exclusively corporate or regional director roles where the administrative and strategic components can be handled off-site.
How can I get hired as a plant manager in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a production supervisor or manufacturing team lead role at a Texas facility and building upward from there. Large Texas employers like ExxonMobil, Tyson Foods, and Flex run structured operations leadership development programs that recruit candidates from engineering and industrial technology programs at Texas A&M, UT Austin, and Texas Tech. Starting as a shift supervisor, quality technician, or process engineer gives you the floor-level credibility plant manager roles require, and earning a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt credential strengthens your candidacy significantly.
Where can I find and apply to plant manager jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to plant manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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