About this role
Bonham, TX | On-site | Manufacturing | Reports to VP of Manufacturing
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the chief on-site leader of our Bonham, TX manufacturing facility, you'll drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, profitability, and culture . Working closely with corporate leadership, you'll craft and execute strategies that strengthen all key functions - from production and financial operations to people development and continuous improvement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead daily plant operations through a team of production managers and supervisors, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and financial targets are consistently met.
- Build and sustain a culture of employee engagement - one where team members have meaningful autonomy and collaboration as employee-owners.
- Champion operational excellence through continuous improvement across manufacturing, leadership development, regulatory compliance, and business relations.
- Partner with other divisions, suppliers, and customers to deliver strong service, seamless coordination, and sustainable sales growth.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes - serving as the go-to problem solver from the plant floor and beyond.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Carris Reels is a 100% employee-owned manufacturer - which means every person on our team has a real stake in our success. Our employee-owners take pride in the work they do, the products they build, and the customers they serve.
Competitive compensation and benefits package:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- 401k with discretionary company contribution
- Profit sharing
- Paid time off
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, business management, or a related field
- 7+ years of management experience in a manufacturing environment, including P&L and budget responsibility
- Lean Six Sigma certification with 5+ years of hands-on transformation work preferred
Skills & Abilities
- Strong leadership presence with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Analytical mindset with sharp problem-solving instincts
- Strategic and financial planning capabilities
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-driven