Plant Manager

Location:

Houston, Texas

Position Title:

Plant Manager

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the most visible, strategically important, and high-performing facilities within a leading integrated packaging organization. The Houston operation has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past several years, evolving from a long-standing turnaround facility into one of the company's flagship manufacturing sites. The leadership team has successfully improved operational performance, increased paper consumption, enhanced productivity, and significantly strengthened the plant's financial position.

The next Plant Manager will have the opportunity to build upon that success and play a critical role in shaping the future of the facility.

Unlike many manufacturing leadership roles that focus on stabilizing performance, this position is centered on sustaining excellence and creating the next phase of growth. The Houston facility has already captured much of the obvious improvement opportunity. The successful candidate will be expected to identify and execute the more sophisticated operational improvements that separate high-performing plants from industry-leading operations. This individual will inherit a strong team, established processes, and a facility that is already delivering outstanding results, while being entrusted with helping move the organization to another level.

The facility is entering an exciting growth phase supported by significant capital investment. Planned improvements are expected to further expand corrugator capacity, increase throughput, and support future box converting growth opportunities. The person who accepts this role will have the rare opportunity to influence not only day-to-day plant performance but also the long-term strategic development of the operation. Their leadership will directly impact safety performance, product quality, manufacturing efficiency, employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

This position also offers substantial career visibility. Houston is viewed as one of the organization's most important facilities, and success here is recognized throughout the company. For a proven corrugated industry leader seeking the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, work alongside a highly engaged leadership team, and position themselves for future advancement, this represents a unique career opportunity.

Our client is a fully integrated paper and packaging company that has experienced significant growth since its formation. The organization operates paper mills, corrugated manufacturing facilities, sheet plants, packaging services operations, warehousing networks, design centers, transportation assets, and fulfillment services throughout the United States. Through strategic acquisitions, operational investments, and a commitment to attracting top industry talent, the company has established itself as one of the leading organizations in the corrugated packaging industry.

The company's vertically integrated business model provides customers with a comprehensive packaging solution while creating significant operational advantages throughout its manufacturing network. The organization continues to invest aggressively in equipment modernization, technology, safety initiatives, sustainability programs, and employee development. This commitment has allowed the company to enhance manufacturing capabilities while maintaining a culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

One of the company's most attractive qualities is its ability to empower leaders to make meaningful business decisions. The organization intentionally operates with fewer layers than many large competitors, creating an environment where strong leaders can make an impact, gain visibility, and see their ideas quickly translated into action. Employees who perform well are provided opportunities for growth, advancement, and increased responsibility.

As the company continues to expand its manufacturing footprint and invest in its operations, it remains committed to creating a culture where accountability, innovation, teamwork, safety, and customer service drive business success.

The Plant Manager will report directly to the General Manager of the Houston facility. This leader has been instrumental in transforming the operation into one of the organization's premier manufacturing sites. Since assuming leadership of the facility, he…