Site Manufacturing Leader - Houston Operations

Job Title: Manufacturing Site Leader - Houston Operations

Job Description:

Trystar is at the forefront of advancing power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. Safety and integrity aren't just buzzwords. They are the north star guiding us as we aspire to wow our customers every day. We've created power solutions that are not only durable and unique but are also the result of serious teamwork from every corner of our organization. Individually and collectively, every team member at Trystar plays for each other and strives to deliver unmatched value and 100% accuracy to our customers every single day. As a big name and pioneer in power solutions, we're not just part of the power conversation - we're shaping its future, and we're doing so across diverse industry sectors including healthcare, data centers, entertainment, education, government, and commercial construction - just to name a few! We're committed to growing and evolving our product lineup to stay on top of the game and that includes leaning into sustainable, resilient, and renewable energy solutions.

Our cutting-edge headquarters in Faribault, MN is partially solar, and wind powered by our own microgrid! You'll find that we're also pushing boundaries across North America at our additional facilities in Troy, MI; Houston, TX; Merrimack, NH; Burnsville, MN; Murfreesboro, TN, Waukesha, WI, Greeley & Nunn, Colorado, Charlotte, NC, Mayfield, KY & Pointe Clair, Quebec, Canada. Together, we are Trystar, where we power the future and nurture innovation for a brighter tomorrow.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manufacturing Site leader to lead & scale our growing Houston manufacturing site. As a key leader in our high-growth company, the Manufacturing Site Leader will be responsible for driving scale, ensuring operational accuracy, and delivering custom solutions that meet customer needs. This role will also oversee the development and implementation of new manufacturing capabilities, such as metal fabrication and integrated system enclosures, and flexible assembly & test cells to expand the plant's portfolio and operational capacity. The Site Manufacturing Leader will foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, employee engagement, and operational excellence to support our company's rapid growth and customer-centric values.

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

• Safety - We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity - We're honest, transparent, and committed to doing what's right.
• Customer focus - We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed - We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other - We're a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change - We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey - We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

In this role you will get to:

• Champion a culture of safety excellence, prioritizing the well-being of all employees, visitors, and contractors. Implement and enforce safety protocols and continuously improve safety practices.
• Drive a commitment to uncompromising product quality & align manufacturing operations with customer expectations by supporting, maintaining & improving a robust quality assurance/control process, ensuring adherence to industry standards that deliver high-quality, customized solutions on-time.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to scale production capacity by integrating new processes, technologies, and equipment to meet evolving business and customer needs.
• Utilize effective project management methodologies to support new product/production launches, ensuring timely execution, efficient resource utilization, and alignment with operational goals
• Collaborate cross-functionally by working with sales, product management, engineering, quality, & supply chain teams to support customize solutions and align operations with business goals.
• Develop, utilize, track and report key performance metrics to ensure operational effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Key focus on safety, customer performance metrics, scalability and accuracy that are required in high growth manufacturing environment.
• Cultivate a high-performance manufacturing team. Coach & develop staff through individual development plans that ensure succession planning for all levels of the plant. Increase the level of technical knowledge of core business processes to develop key talent & improve manufacturing process performance.
• Leverage our ERP manufacturing execution system to its full potential to ensure seamless and efficient transactional data management throughout the order fulfillment process.
• Drive lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize workflows and eliminate waste driving a culture of continuous improvement across the site.
• Manage facility operations and maintenance by implementing a preventive maintenance program, addressing immediate infrastructure and equipment issues, ensuring safety and compliance, and preparing the facility for adding additional product & system production builds from other sites or customer projects.
• Manage financial performance by developing and controlling the plant's budget, ensuring cost efficiency and ROI for scaling initiatives.

Job Requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 3 years in plant management or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of achieving results in safety, quality, delivery, with ability to scale manufacturing operations in a high growth environment.
• Effective change agent thru communication, coaching & raising the bar to drive high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles, process improvement methodologies & continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and manufacturing execution systems.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Engineering, or Business Administration (MBA), or related field.
• Proven experience in a Merger & Acquisition environment leading manufacturing & supply chain integrations while working collaboratively & cross functionally across the business.
• Demonstrated success in leading operational expansions, such as scaling production lines, launching new products or transitioning to multi-site operations.
• PMP, Six Sigma Black Belt, or similar certifications related to project management or process improvement.