KP Staffing Pasadena is now hiring Head of Factory in Houston, TX 77029!
Job Summary
The Head of Factory will lead manufacturing operations at the Houston facility while overseeing production, engineering, supply chain, quality, warehouse, maintenance, and environmental, health, and safety functions. This role will drive operational excellence, support team development, and ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
Pay
$130,000- 160,000 per year
Shift
1st shift
Duties
Lead all day-to-day manufacturing operations for the Houston facility
Oversee production, engineering, supply chain, quality, warehouse, maintenance, and environmental, health, and safety functions
Maintain accountability for plant performance including safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost
Establish and monitor key performance indicators to drive operational excellence
Partner closely with engineering, procurement, quality, and project management to support successful project execution
Develop production schedules to meet customer delivery commitments
Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste
Oversee inventory management, warehouse operations, and material flow
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
Manage capital equipment planning and support future facility expansion
Prepare operational reports and present factory performance updates to executive leadership
Responsibilities
Build, develop, and mentor production, engineering, quality, supply chain, warehouse, maintenance, and operations teams
Lead hiring, coaching, succession planning, and performance management for manufacturing leadership
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations management, business, or a related field preferred
15+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
Previous experience as a plant manager, manufacturing manager, director of manufacturing, operations director, general manager, or similar manufacturing leadership role
Experience leading manufacturing operations within industrial manufacturing, structural steel, modular construction, fabricated products, or engineered equipment environments preferred
Demonstrated experience managing large manufacturing teams
Strong understanding of production planning, quality systems, supply chain, inventory management, and lean manufacturing principles
Experience implementing ERP systems and utilizing manufacturing KPIs to drive operational performance
Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Startup or greenfield manufacturing experience is highly preferred
Job Type
Direct Hire
How to Apply
Start by submitting your resume or visit KP Staffing Pasadena for an in-person interview.