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Position at TPG Pressure Inc
What We Offer
- Top-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Benefits eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Safety Shirts after 90 Day Introductory period
- Safety prescription eye wear program
- Safety work wear subsidy after 90-day introductory period
- Life and Supplement Life
- Company Matched 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Fun Events
- Training and Development
- Employee Discounts
- Career Opportunity!
Who We Are Thompson Pipe Group is a privately held family business of engineers, contractors, and manufacturers based in Rialto, California. From the humble beginnings, we built a family of products to meet the needs of all kinds of infrastructure. Each generation of products is better than the previous.
Thompson Pipe Group is now the largest and most diverse drainage, sanitary, pressure and trench-less pipe provider, with manufacturing locations across the country and serving not just the US but all North America. Please visit our website at www.thompsonpipegroup.com
Plant Manager at Thompson Pipe Group Pressure, Bakewell TN
About Thompson Pipe Group Pressure:
At Thompson Pipe Group Pressure, we're more than just a manufacturing company; we're a community dedicated to excellence. With a decades-long legacy, we specialize in providing high-quality pressure pipe solutions that empower industries and communities to thrive. Our commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability drives everything we do, and our team embodies these values daily. Join us as we shape the future of infrastructure with passion and purpose.
Position Overview:
As the Plant Manager at our Bakewell, TN location, you'll be pivotal in directing and managing all plant operations, ensuring excellence in production, maintenance, quality, and beyond. Reporting to the Director of Operations for TPG Pressure, you'll lead by example, fostering a culture of teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement. If you're a seasoned professional with a passion for driving success in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop processes to maximize safety, quality, and productivity, championing stewardship and efficiency.
Define lot sizes and drive lead times for all products, optimizing production efficiency.
Implement equipment and automation strategies directed by senior management, driving innovation and effectiveness.
Oversee in-house manufacturing of Flange production, joint ring, and specials production, ensuring seamless operations.
Direct and manage plant operations across production, maintenance, quality, and shipping/receiving.
Coordinate plant activities to achieve manufacturing objectives efficiently and cost-effectively.
Balance business goals with people management, motivating and empowering workers for success.
Negotiate raw material prices with suppliers, optimizing cost-effectiveness.
Ensure execution of scheduled production as per Master scheduler, maintaining operational efficiency.
Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards, driving continuous improvement.
Communicate effectively with Human Resources on personnel matters, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
Champion a culture of "Best-in-Class" Safety, prioritizing the well-being of our team.
Provide consistent guidance and training to team members, fostering professional growth and development.
Maintain expertise in metal fabrication processes and operations, ensuring operational excellence.
Control labor overtime, premium freight, and repair expenses, optimizing operational costs.
Maintain plant facilities and equipment, implementing preventative maintenance programs.
Drive shop floor organization and plant cleanliness initiatives among plant personnel.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field or five years of plant/general management experience in a metal fabrication environment.
Industry experience is a plus.
Knowledge and experience overseeing various types of metal fabrication processes.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a comparable heavy manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and a demonstrated record of safety-focused leadership.
Experience with Lean principles and 5S process improvement methodologies.
Skills:
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proven ability to manage a stand-alone facility as part of a larger group.
Effective decision-making abilities.
Negotiation skills for successful vendor relationships.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Join us in shaping the future of infrastructure. Apply today and join a team committed to excellence and innovation. Thompson Pipe Group Pressure is an equal-opportunity employer.
Travel: Less than 15% travel is expected for this position.
Apply Now! www.thompsonpipegroup.com
Thompson Pipe Group
1003 MacArthur Blvd. Grand Prairie TX 75050
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EOE/AA - M/F/Vet/Disability Thompson Pipe Group - Pressure is an Equal Opportunity Employer