Plant Manager

When you work at Trex, you're helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry... and still leads the way.

This is a unique opportunity to join the organization at an expansion stage and help build talent and culture from the ground up, as we build Trex's new location in Little Rock. A high level of accountability and coordination, along with a focus on relationships and willingness to travel regularly to other established locations during the early months of this role, will be key components to success.

We are looking for a Plant Manager to help us lead the performance of the manufacturing site, including the successful construction and ramp-up of the facility. As a Trex Plant Manager, you will be looked to as an innovator in the manufacturing process and expected to help establish a world-class operations culture of respect and accountability. This role is a key member of our Operations team.

Our Operations team is guided by 5 beliefs:

1. We put people first
2. We all operate on the same page
3. We own it
4. We are always tuned for success
5. We make dynamic decisions

It's how we started and how we continue to lead the industry - finding intersections of opportunity and hard work, digging in, and digging deep. The result is progress, both for the company and for the people building their careers here. If you are values-driven and share our beliefs, if you are willing to hold yourself and others accountable to the highest standards, then Trex is a place you can call home.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Put safety first - Always!
• Lead and foster our "people first" culture
• Safety:
  
  
  
  • Be responsible for the health and safety of all manufacturing employees on the site through the creation, enforcement, and enhancement of appropriate safety policies, rules, and regulations.
  
  
  
  
• Plant Construction and Ramp Up:
  
  
  
  • Act as the primary site leader during construction of the greenfield to ensure the product is completed safely, on time, and within budget.
  • Work closely with other Trex plants to plan and execute travel and training so local hires can visit and learn from existing operations.
  • Build the leadership team at the plant from the ground up through a combination of local recruitment and transfers of experienced employees.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with local authorities, governing bodies, and agencies to ensure all aspects of plant operation meet or exceed requirements.
  • Establish a culture of accountability through proper communication and training of all employees.
  • Achieve targets for equipment installation and performance ramp for yield, rate, and uptime.
  
  
  
  
• Plant Performance and Process Improvement:
  
  
  
  • Facilitate and execute the transfer of best practices across production lines, plants, and sites to ensure that performance improvements are leveraged to their full benefit.
  • Develop and execute continuous improvement plans for the plant by working closely with the Continuous Improvement Team. Take ownership of the 12-month pipeline of savings projects that are driven by the plant.
  • Enhance communication regarding plant performance at all levels of the organization. Create and maintain systems to ensure that all employees are aware of their impact on plant performance.
  • Responsible for the oversight of the maintenance of the plant and the equipment, as well as the improvement in preventive and predictive maintenance techniques to improve uptime and overall equipment efficiency.
  • Accountable for financial results. Expected to drive detailed focus on the financial impact of plant performance and key process indicators (KPIs) on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
  • Work closely with project engineering to ensure that capital investments are appropriate and executed correctly to provide the expected benefit at the plant.
  • Create or adjust standard operating procedures and job hazard analyses as required by equipment and process changes.
  • Work closely with R&D and process engineering to industrialize new products in keeping with the overall scope and objective for the product launch plan. Ensure that all aspects of safety and process control are in place for a successful launch on the shop floor.
  
  
  
  
• Human Resources:
  
  
  
  • Allocate human resources toward production targets and schedules to safely achieve the targeted levels of productivity.
  • Develop the organizational hierarchy that ensures proper span of control at all levels of the organization and create metrics that drive appropriate accountability at all levels of the organization.
  • Create, maintain, and execute succession planning at all leadership levels of the plant to ensure smooth transitions and clear paths of progression for high-potential employees. Create individual development plans for high-potential employees that allow them to successfully grow into higher levels of leadership.
  • Work closely with HR to develop, implement, and improve recruiting, hiring, and training processes and procedures. Ensure that all new hires are properly trained with regard to safety, processing procedures, and company policies.
  
  
  
  

JOB LOCATION

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States (on-site)

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time/Regular

EXPERIENCE

We are looking for leaders with a bachelor's degree (in a technical-related field) along with 10+ years of functional experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment. 7+ years of experience in a leadership or management role is highly preferred. We want to hear from you if you have previous experience as a Plant Manager or Site Manager.

At Trex, we believe in persevering even when there's no road map, embracing groundbreaking as a way of life. We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt, and innovate - always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity.

SALARY

Base Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000.

The salary range provided serves as a general guideline for potential compensation for this position. It reflects the base salary and does not account for other benefits or additional compensation opportunities that may apply. This role is also eligible for further compensation through an annual/sales bonus, in addition to the base salary.

At Trex, individual base salaries are determined based on various factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. We are committed to maintaining pay equity and considering the internal equity of our existing team members when finalizing compensation offers. In addition to competitive pay, Trex offers a comprehensive benefits package, which is detailed below.

BENEFITS & PERKS

We believe that real effort should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family, so you can take care of yours. Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck:

• Time Off: We'll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options. We'll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
• 401(k) With Company Match: Save for your retirement, and we'll match it dollar for dollar.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We're all about lifting each other to the next level. When you're ready to get the degree, we'll pick up part of the tab.
• Training and Education: We offer dozens of options to boost your performance, both online and on-site, nearby.
• Stock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
• Employee Discount Program: When you make the World's No. 1 Decking Brand, you'll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We'll give you a discount.

WHO WE ARE

Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world's first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what's next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world's #1 brand of sustainability-made, wood-alternative decking and deck railing - all proudly manufactured in the USA. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country, as well as caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes.

Everything we do is grounded in our values and guided by our beliefs. We are looking for candidates who embody our core values:

• Do the Right Thing
• Act with Boldness and Authenticity
• Drive Sustainability
• Innovate and Adapt

At Trex, you'll become part of a diverse yet unified team that sustains the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader - learning, adapting, solving, and succeeding.

We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There's an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you've been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise, enhancing your career, your team, and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future.

EEO

Trex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law

E-VERIFY

Trex participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. E-Verify is a web-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their employees. For more information, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.