Plant Manager

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.​

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE:WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. With 23 manufacturing and distribution locations, the company supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for a diverse list of markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe & Fittings is an industry leader in product development with Certa-Lok® spline-lock technology and product systems that are focused on building A Better Foundation. To learn more, visit the website at WestlakePipe.com and follow us on LinkedInandFacebook. 

We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive culture that empowers and encourages our associates to succeed through individual achievement and teamwork.  A career at Westlake Pipe & Fittings, is enriched with an innovative spirit, high work ethic, and rewarding experiences.  We foster a culture that supports professional development, personal growth, and opportunities for advancement. 

SUMMARY

Directs the activities of each department through supervisors, who are responsible to produce effective results within their areas of responsibilities to ensure optimum product availability and line efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews and checks operation of the plant to meet OHSA regulations.
• Runs the plant on a cost-effective basis and keeps subordinates informed of the financial health of the plant.
• Conducts staff meetings to learn and solve problems, to listen to suggestions for improvement and to establish goals.
• Conducts HS&E meetings execute plant safety to all levels of employees.
• Participates in local Plant Managers' meetings and attends community activities to enhance Company image in area.
• Approves daily, monthly, and annual reports and bid comparisons, status changes of employees, and process change in technical improvements.
• Prepares, reviews and controls plant budget, and executes AFE's.
• Makes recommendations on improvements that will increase earnings and reduce costs.
• Proposes Company policy that will lead the plant administration in a good manner.
• Recommends proper approaches to keep contractors performing well in maintenance and engineering.
• Recommends proper work force for special projects which were assigned to plant people to handle.
• Ensure quality goals are met.
• Maintain accurate production records and goals.
• Maintain labor, equipment cost and materials to ensure continued production to remain within projected budgets.
• Performs special projects as assigned and other coordinating activities as required to operate the plant on a cost-effective basis.

QUALIFICATION & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have Bachelor's degree. BS degree in Engineering is preferred.
• Must have at least 10 years' experience in a management role.
• Must have people skills - Developing teams, training, coaching, facilitating and guiding.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in PVC injection molding is preferred.
• Demonstrates excellent problem-solving abilities, and effective management skills.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in a written and verbal manner.
• Must be residing in or near Wichita Falls, Texas to commute daily into the plant.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.