Dexter, a premier manufacturer and distributor of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts and accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets, has an opportunity for a Plant Manager at our manufacturing facility in Cooper, TX

The Plant Manager is the overall leader of the site and business operations.  Dexter is seeking a Plant Manager who will direct operations in accordance with the company’s operational imperatives, principles, policies, and procedures.  Additional responsibilities of this position are:

• Continuously promotes and grows a culture of Safety.
• Drives commitment to quality throughout the operation, assuring excellence in customer service.
• Provides direction, leadership, and development to managers and supervisors.
• Promotes an environment of trust, employee involvement, and engagement.
• Develops annual budget, monthly forecasts, and gap analysis of financial performance.
• Budgets and manages capital expenditures.
• Develops plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees.
• Reviews production costs and product quality.
• Modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance the operation.
• Implements programs to assure the operation maintains compliance with local, state, and federal regulations in all areas.

• Lead and drive the success of the health, safety, quality, and financial performance of the plant.
• Model operational rigor through daily/weekly/monthly rhythms to provide direction of clear goals and objectives for production areas.
• Responsible for ensuring all employees understand their personal role in achieving company standards.
• Demonstrate and maintain the standard of impeccable integrity
• Foster plant Safety, Quality and Production successes along with continuous improvement to create new ways in which to operate the business better.
• Foster and develop an environment of Zero Accidents.
• Achieve and maintain On Time Delivery of 98% or better.
• Partner with Corporate support resources to develop processes that improve the overall working environment, enhance Safety, and drive productivity for the shop operations.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline and 10 years’ experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including skills with PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Willingness to work flexible shifts and extended hours as necessary to support production needs
• Can-do attitude combined with high energy level
• Principles and applications of manufacturing operations ie: capital, operating expenditures
• Experience in reporting and developing policies
• Excellent communication and advisory skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a huge plus!
• An excellent candidate will have integrity, diligence and ability to think analytically

We care for our people.  Here are some of our great, comprehensive Benefits:

• Dexter offers a competitive salary
• This position is Bonus eligible for the company bonus program
• Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA,
• 3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions (4% match on 1^st 4%)
• Opportunities for internal career development and growth

Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 

Work Authorization

Dexter will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.