Plant Manager

SYNAGRO Technologies, Inc · Stamford, TX

Level: Manager
Team: Production
Experience asked: 3+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Recently

The role in 30 seconds

A management production role at SYNAGRO Technologies, Inc (industrial) in Stamford, TX. BS in Engineering, Chemical or Mechanical preferred, or equivalent work experience.

They ask for: 3+ years
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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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.

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How this role compares

Against 84 other live production postings in Texas.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

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.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentioned

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Job summary

Under the direction of the Area Plant Director, the Plant Manager is responsible for overall management of Synagro's SWPCA Facility. This includes ownership of personnel and process safety, environmental compliance, O&M Performance and full P&L responsibility. This individual provides leadership to the SWPCA Team and serves as a liaison between the Authority and Synagro

Essential functions

◆Safety
◆Foster a culture that promotes a safe work environment where employees have zero tolerance for unsafe conditions or actions
◆Work with the Team to identify and eliminate hazards wherever possible by allocating necessary resources.
◆Ensure the Team completes all required safety training, attends monthly safety meetings and as part of the corporate hazard recognition program, submits monthly Synagro Saves.
◆Leadership
◆Take Ownership. Build a culture that empowers Team members to make decisions and take ownership for their work.
◆Promote a culture of accountability where Team members hold each other accountable to meet the plant goals, particularly around safety performance.
◆Build strong relationships based on trust and mutual respect among the Team, with the Authority, and with senior leadership.
◆Always act with integrity. Say

what you will do

and do what you say.

◆Operations & Maintenance
◆Ensure plant operates in compliance with all contractual and permit requirements.
◆Full P&L responsibility
◆Instill a continuous improvement mindset with the Team. Build consensus and lead lean initiatives.
◆Maintain data accuracy in all reporting, CMMS and financial systems
◆Provide troubleshooting and engineering support for the Team
◆Manage all maintenance and repair activities to minimize downtime and maintain contract compliance.
◆Manage capital budgets. Recommend, justify and manage capital projects.
◆Partner with the Authority for Major Capital Improvement planning.

Skills and Abilities Required

✓Strong leadership skills.
✓Excellent written and verbal communication skills
✓Ability to build strong relationships
✓Ability to set and adjust priorities as needed to meet plant and corporate goals.
✓Ability to troubleshoot and resolve process related problems.
✓Ability to communicate effectively up and down the chain of command.
✓Strong attention to detail
✓Proficient with Microsoft 365 products, CMMS, and enterprise financial systems, FIIX and NetSuite a plus
✓Knowledge of biosolids processing as well as 503 regulations a plus

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential job functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, efforts, and physical or working conditions associated with a position.

Qualifications

✓BS in Engineering, Chemical or Mechanical preferred, or equivalent work experience
✓3+ years relevant experience in a plant environment
✓3+ years in a leadership position preferred

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Plant Manager

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. Synagro takes pride in having zero layoffs during the pandemic and the business continues to thrive during difficult times.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer:

•15 days paid time off
•10 Holidays
•Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)
•Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match
•Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
•401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire)
•Career growth and promotional opportunities
•Tuition Reimbursement

Key success factors

Ensures the Facility maintains the highest standards for safety and environmental compliance performance. Ensures annual operating and P&L metrics are achieved. Takes ownership for plant operations and performance. Proactively plan and execute preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance and plan and coordinate major capital repairs to minimize equipment downtime. Build a strong relationship with the Authority based on trust and open communication.

Status and scope

Direct Reports: 6 operator-mechanics, 1 lead operator-mechanic

Reports to: Area Plant Director

Competencies

•Safety Focus – Considers the safety of plant personnel first. Leads continuous improvement of plant safety performance
•Relationship Building – Earns trust and respect from the GLSD Team, the District and outside Synagro personnel.
•Decision Making – Ability to detach, evaluate and make decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure.
•Priority Setting – Able to prioritize and execute tasks as necessary to achieve plant goals.
•Time Management – Uses time effectively and efficiently; concentrates efforts on more important priorities.
•Perseverance – Highly self-disciplined and pursues everything with energy, drive and a need to finish.
•Patience – Is tolerant with people and processes; follows established process
•Written and Oral Communication – communicate clearly and concisely

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We thank all individuals for their interest in Synagro however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.