Top 542 Engineer first operator Jobs in Texas

Plant Manager
Animal Comfort Group, LLC —Crockett, TX
- $140,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Quality Control Inspector
Populus Careers —Bastrop, TX
- From $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Forklift
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Process Engineer, Specialty Carbon Black – Pampa, TX 9/80 Schedule
Cabot Corporation —Pampa, TX
- $89,100 - $125,800 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Machinist
Celeros Flow Technology —Pasadena, TX
- $38 - $40 an hour
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- English
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Industrial Solutions Engineer (Client Success Specialist)
Environmental Intellect —South Houston, TX
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Travel reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Civil Foreman - Mass Grading/Utility Scale Solar Construction
Konisto Companies LLC —Houston, TX
- $32 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Construction site
- Heavy equipment operation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Project Engineer
PVS DX, Inc. —Houston, TX
- CPR Certification
- Up to 50% travel
- Bachelor of Science
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Continuous Improvement Manager – Lean Six Sigma Engineer
Eco Group of Texas —Salado, TX
- $80,000 - $250,000 a year
- Full-time
- Assembly
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Operations / Plant Manager
Eco Group of Texas —Salado, TX
- $85,000 - $400,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Team management
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Data Center Operations Technician
Sabey Data Centers —Austin, TX
- $54,987 - $82,480 a year
- Nights as needed
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Sirius Talent —Gainesville, TX
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
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Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer II & III
Acara Solutions —Briggs, TX
- $100,000 - $125,000 a year
- Extended hours
- 3 years
- US work authorization
- Senior level
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11d
Technical Service Specialist- Controls
Parkson Corp. —Dallas, TX
- $32 - $39 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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3d
Engineering Technician
OnTrack Staffing —Fort Worth, TX
- $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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9d
Autonomous Vehicle Roadside Assistance Agent
TaskUs —Austin, TX
- From $22 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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4d
Senior Software Engineer
Public Storage —Frisco, TX
- Full-time
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Senior level
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CNC Programmer
Everforth —Hutto, TX
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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5d
Senior Water / Wastewater Construction Manager
ESP Associates —Austin, TX
- Full-time
- Background check
- Civil engineering
- Construction site
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Manufacturing Project Engineer
Everforth —Fort Worth, TX
- $100,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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5d
Director, Data Center Power Procurement
Prologis —Dallas, TX
- $151,000 - $208,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Travel
- Contracts
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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Plant Manager

Animal Comfort Group, LLC -
Crockett, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$140,000 - $160,000 a year

Benefits

Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Operations management
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing facility experience
Hiring
Production planning
Problem-solving
Process engineering

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The plant manager plays a critical role in optimizing production processes, equipment reliability, and product quality in a high-volume wood shavings animal bedding manufacturing environment. This role requires a strong engineering background, hands-on mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work closely with maintenance, production, and quality teams to improve throughput, reduce downtime, and control costs while maintaining safety and environmental compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Process & Production Engineering

· Take full ownership of end-to-end manufacturing processes.

· Analyze and optimize production flows to identify bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and inefficiencies; develop and execute improvement plans that drive measurable gains in output, consistency, and EBITDA.

· Lead and manage continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies, with a strong focus on waste reduction, labor optimization, and margin expansion.

· Establish, standardize, and enforce SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation to ensure operational discipline, repeatability, and scalability across shifts and facilities.

· Own process performance metrics and dashboards (e.g., OEE, throughput, yield, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency), regularly reviewing results with plant leadership and driving corrective actions.

· Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Finance to resolve systemic issues, perform root-cause analysis, and sustain improvements in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

· Support capital planning and execution by evaluating process-related CapEx opportunities, developing business cases, and ensuring projects deliver targeted ROI and payback.

Equipment & Mechanical Support

Provide hands-on technical support for mechanical systems including grinders, hammer mills, dryers, conveyors, screens, baggers, and dust collection systems.
Partner with maintenance to troubleshoot recurring mechanical and process-related issues.
Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment uptime and reliability.
Assist with equipment selection, specification, installation, commissioning, and performance validation.

People Management & Labor Optimization

Directly supervise and develop hourly and salaried team members, including production leads, technicians, or process operators, as applicable.
Set clear performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
Partner with HR and operations leadership on hiring, onboarding, training, and workforce planning.
Optimize labor utilization across shifts by aligning staffing levels with production demand and equipment capability.
Identify opportunities to reduce labor cost per ton through process improvement, cross-training, automation, and improved scheduling.
Establish and track labor productivity KPIs such as tons per labor hour, overtime percentage, absenteeism, and rework.
Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement on the plant floor.

Capital Projects

Support or lead capital improvement projects, including cost justification, ROI analysis, layout design, and implementation.
Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams during equipment upgrades or plant expansions.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure product meets customer specifications for moisture, particle size, dust content, and packaging integrity.
Support quality investigations and root cause analysis for customer complaints or internal quality issues.
Assist with environmental, health, and safety compliance related to wood processing and dust management.

· Champion a strong safety-first culture across all shifts and departments.

· Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and local safety regulations, including requirements specific to wood processing and combustible dust.

· Identify, assess, and mitigate workplace hazards through job safety analyses (JSAs), risk assessments, and regular safety audits.

· Lead or support incident investigations, near-miss reporting, and root cause analysis; implement corrective and preventive actions.

Track and report HSE KPIs

Data, Reporting & KPIs

Monitor and analyze production KPIs such as throughput, yield, downtime, scrap, and energy usage.
Use data to identify trends, quantify improvement opportunities, and track results.
Collaborate with operations leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost reduction initiatives.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
This position operates in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, industrial noise, airborne dust, and varying temperatures. The role requires standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

3–7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably wood products, building materials, agriculture, or bulk/packaged consumer goods.
Direct experience working with mechanical equipment and industrial processing systems.

Technical Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment and process issues.
Working knowledge of industrial machinery, rotating equipment, and material handling systems.
Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment manuals.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis; experience with CMMS, ERP, or BI tools is a plus.

Soft Skills

Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mindset.
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
Effective communicator able to work with operators, maintenance technicians, engineers, and leadership.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, industrial manufacturing environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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