Regional Operations Manager
JMJ Phillip · Pasadena, TX
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $150k–$170k
- Degree
- Required
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at JMJ Phillip (industrial) in Pasadena, TX.
- They ask for
- degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, 5S, Root cause
- Base pay
- $150k–$170k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $107k–$153k. This one lists $150k–$170k.
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
- About 27% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $106k–$145k, from 14 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 Black Belt, Green Belt, 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
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 JMJ Phillip
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 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 JMJ PhillipAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Certifications (Preferred, but not Required)
- ✓Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt.
- ✓Six Sigma certification.
- ✓Certified Operations or Manufacturing Management certification.
- ✓Other relevant continuous improvement or operational leadership certifications.
What the Role Offers
- ◆Competitive salary range of $150,000–$170,000 annually .
- ◆20% bonus opportunity .
- ◆Significant P&L and operational leadership responsibility.
- ◆Opportunity to influence performance across multiple manufacturing facilities.
- ◆Strong career growth potential toward a National Director of Operations or VP of Operations role.
- ◆Opportunity to lead hands-on operational improvements and build high-performing plant teams.
Why Pasadena?
Pasadena offers access to a strong manufacturing and industrial workforce within the greater Houston region. Its established transportation infrastructure and proximity to major industrial markets provide an excellent environment for an operations leader overseeing multiple facilities and coordinating regional manufacturing activities.
Show full description ↓Show less ↑
We are seeking a hands-on and results-driven Regional Operations Manager to oversee operations across multiple manufacturing facilities with full P&L responsibility. This role will focus on improving on-time delivery, quality, production efficiency, and operational readiness while working directly with plant leadership and frontline teams to implement practical, sustainable improvements.
Position
Regional Operations Leadership
- •Provide operational leadership across multiple manufacturing facilities.
- •Partner directly with Plant Managers to establish priorities and implement effective operating systems.
- •Maintain a hands-on presence within plant operations and actively monitor day-to-day performance.
- •Ensure consistent operational standards and accountability across facilities.
Production & Operational Excellence
- •Improve production efficiency, throughput, make-ready times, and overall plant performance.
- •Identify operational bottlenecks and implement practical solutions.
- •Monitor production processes and ensure resources are effectively utilized.
- •Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on measurable business results.
Quality & On-Time Delivery
- •Improve product quality and reduce operational defects and rework.
- •Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to quality and delivery.
- •Develop strategies to improve on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
- •Work closely with plant teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement
- •Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and other continuous improvement methodologies where appropriate.
- •Implement practical systems and processes that improve daily plant performance.
- •Work directly with employees and leadership to ensure improvements are sustained.
- •Focus on execution and measurable results rather than relying solely on formal improvement events.
Financial & P&L Management
- •Maintain full P&L responsibility across assigned facilities.
- •Monitor operating costs, productivity, labor, and other financial performance indicators.
- •Identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
- •Develop and execute operational plans aligned with financial objectives.
Team Leadership
- •Lead and develop Plant Managers and operations teams.
- •Establish clear expectations, performance metrics, and accountability.
- •Build a culture focused on ownership, productivity, quality, and continuous improvement.
- •Support workforce planning and operational staffing needs.
Prerequisites
- •Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- •Significant experience in manufacturing operations leadership across multiple facilities.
- •Proven experience with full P&L responsibility.
- •Strong background in plant operations, production management, and process improvement.
- •Experience in the printing, packaging, labeling, or a closely related manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
- •Demonstrated success improving on-time delivery, quality, production efficiency, and operational performance.
- •Hands-on leadership style with the ability to work directly with plant teams and frontline employees.
- •Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, or similar methodologies.
- •Excellent financial, analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- •Willingness to travel regularly between facilities.