Plant Manager
WoodJobs · Chateau Woods, TX
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 18 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at WoodJobs (industrial) in Chateau Woods, TX. Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, production processes, and industrial machinery, ideally within cabinetry, woodworking, or a closely related industry.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $107k–$153k.
Median of the low and high ends of 16 live postings that list pay, out of 85 production engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 84 other live production postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Typical $106k–$145k, from 15 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 44%
- ✓ Lean 36%
- Root cause 29%
- New product launch 22%
- Six Sigma 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Tooling, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at WoodJobs
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from WoodJobsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Lead, coach, and develop a diverse team of supervisors, leads, and production staff, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and collaboration aligned with company goals.
- ◆Monitor and enforce quality control standards across all departments, taking corrective action as needed to ensure products meet company and customer specifications.
- ◆Apply lean manufacturing principles and problem-solving techniques to streamline processes, reduce waste, and optimize throughput.
- ◆Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production output, labor utilization, scrap rates, downtime, and overall efficiency.
- ◆Oversee plant budgets, labor costs, and resource allocation, ensuring operations stay within financial targets while maximizing productivity.
- ◆Serve as the primary point of contact for internal departments, senior leadership, and external stakeholders related to plant performance and operations.
Requirements
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
- ✓Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, production processes, and industrial machinery, ideally within cabinetry, woodworking, or a closely related industry.
- ✓Minimum of 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in a leadership or plant management role.
- ✓Analytical mindset with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and creative problem solving.
- ✓Proven ability to manage production budgets, labor resources, and operational KPIs.
- ✓Proficiency in ERP systems and manufacturing-related software is highly desirable.
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Plant Manager - TX
Job id # jos2158
Starting base salary: $120-150K
Summary
The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of day-to-day operations within a cabinetry manufacturing facility. This role ensures that production goals are met safely, efficiently, and within budget, while maintaining high standards of quality and employee engagement. The Plant Manager leads cross-functional teams, drives continuous improvement initiatives, manages financial performance, and ensures that plant operations align with organizational strategies and customer expectations. The Plant Manager will report to the Production Director.
For consideration & more info send your resume (in Word.doc)
Brian Jackson, VP
WoodJobs.com
Global Woodwork & Fixture Industry Recruiters