Plant Manager- Henderson, TX

Plant Manager – Henderson, TX Lead the Flagship Operation That Sets the Standard.

Strong operations aren't maintained—they're built.

Clements Fluids is looking for a Plant Manager to lead our flagship Henderson facility with full operational accountability for our San Augustine satellite operation. This is one of the most influential operational leadership roles in our organization, responsible for driving performance, developing leaders, and setting the operational standard across our company.

You'll lead a team of more than a dozen while partnering with Sales, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and leaders across Clements to ensure the operation performs safely, efficiently, and consistently. You'll be trusted to make decisions, solve problems, improve systems, and deliver results. This role isn't for someone who simply manages the day-to-day. It's for someone who takes ownership, expects excellence, and is driven to build an operation that performs at the highest level. Candidates must be located near Henderson, TX or willing to relocate.

Who Thrives Here When something isn't performing as expected, your first instinct is to identify the root cause, make a decision, and implement a solution. You expect accountability from yourself first and your team second. You're energized by solving difficult operational challenges, improving performance, and raising the standard every day.

You'll thrive in this role if you

• Take ownership of results and refuse to accept mediocrity.
• Hold yourself and others accountable to high standards.
• Make confident decisions backed by data and sound judgment.
• Naturally identify inefficiencies and eliminate them.
• Move with urgency without sacrificing execution.
• Lead through action, not title.
• Enjoy solving complex operational challenges.
• Leave every process stronger than you found it.

Why Clements Fluids?

Clements Fluids exists to unearth and unleash the God-given potential in every person and every well we encounter.

Since 1985, we've built relationships on a foundation of trust, discipline, and excellence while delivering high-quality products and services to the oil and gas industry. Today, we're a purpose-driven, family-owned company with close to 100 employees across 10 locations.

We believe leaders create momentum. As the Plant Manager, you'll have the opportunity to influence more than one operation, develop future leaders, improve systems, and help shape the future of our organization.

If you're looking for a role where you're trusted to lead, expected to perform, and empowered to make an impact, we'd like to hear from you.

Together, we make sure every job is Well Done.

Step 1 - To apply: Complete application or follow this link: Clements Fluids Career Page

Step 2 - Must complete: Clements Fluids Survey

Step 3 - Be sure to share with us how you will help us take this role to the next level!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (following are accountabilities included but not limited to):

Top 5 Responsibilities – Plant Manager The Plant Manager leads with accountability, stewardship, and a commitment to operational excellence. This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day plant operations, ensuring the safety and development of team members, driving continuous improvement, and delivering quality products and services that meet customer and company expectations. Through strong leadership, cross-functional coordination, and financial acumen, the Plant Manager ensures the plant performs at its highest potential.

• Leadership, Management, and Accountability (LMA #1) Provide leadership and direction to the plant team to achieve operational goals through clear communication, people development, and daily accountability.
• Inspire and guide the team to achieve organizational and departmental goals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement .
• Provide ongoing mentorship, coaching, and development opportunities to strengthen the team, provide growth opportunities and manage performance proactively.
• Manage performance with clarity, transparency, and constructive feedback , ensuring high engagement and retention.
• Promote safety, quality, and operational excellence through daily leadership and cross-functional interaction.
• Operational Excellence Drive day-to-day plant performance through efficient processes, clear priorities, and resource management.
• Oversee daily plant operations to ensure production targets and timelines are consistently met.
• Manage raw material inventory and procurement to avoid shortages or excesses.
• Identify and implement process improvements that reduce costs, waste, and downtime.
• Monitor and maintain equipment readiness, scheduling maintenance to minimize disruptions.
• Customer Service & Quality Assurance Partner with Sales and Logistics to deliver high-quality products on time, every time.
• Ensure plant outputs meet or exceed internal quality standards and customer specifications.
• Collaborate with Sales and Delivery teams to meet customer demand and delivery schedules.
• Track and act on customer feedback to continuously improve plant service levels.
• Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Stewardship Champion and enforce a strong safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Enforce and model safety practices aligned with company and industry standards.
• Conduct ongoing safety training and daily risk assessments with the plant team.
• Maintain full compliance with HSE regulations at all levels.
• Lead incident responses, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans.
• Financial Management and Reporting Drive financial stewardship and plant profitability through disciplined cost and performance management.
• Develop and manage the plant’s operational budget, including spending and labor controls.
• Analyze production and financial data to make informed decisions.
• Identify and act on opportunities to reduce costs and improve plant efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Supply Chain, Business or related field or equivalent combination of education and progressive manufacturing leadership experience. Experience
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing or industrial operations experience, leading an operation with annual revenue of $15M+ or equivalent production complexity.
• 5+ years leading frontline supervisors and hourly manufacturing teams.
• Experience managing a manufacturing operation operating 24/7 or multiple shifts.
• Demonstrated responsibility for safety, quality, production, inventory and financial performance.
• Experience managing operating budgets and cost controls.
• Experience developing leaders, not just individual contributors.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives. Technical Knowledge
• Manufacturing planning and scheduling.
• Inventory management.
• OSHA and environmental compliance.
• Root cause analysis and corrective action.
• ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Microsoft Excel and production reporting. Preferred Qualifications
• Chemical manufacturing, fluids, cement, industrial minerals or oil & gas manufacturing experience.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or continuous improvement certification.
• Multi-site manufacturing leadership.
• Experience leading maintenance and reliability organizations.
• Experience managing capital projects.
• Experience supporting just-in-time manufacturing.
• P&L responsibility and financial decision making.
• Demonstrated evidence of operational discipline, holding people accountable, driving change, cross functional collaboration