Job Description

Summary: A building materials company is looking for a hands-on Branch / Plant Manager to lead operations, people, and profitability in Texas. Ideal for a leader who has run a yard, distribution branch, or manufacturing plant in construction materials and can keep up with one of the busiest building markets in the country.

About the Opportunity

GPAC is partnering with a confidential building materials company serving Texas's fast-moving construction market. Based in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, or San Antonio, this leader will run a distribution branch or manufacturing plant, depending on the location, and be responsible for safety, efficiency, customer service, and financial performance.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily operations, including production or yard operations, inventory, warehouse, and delivery
• Keep up with high-volume demand from Texas builders and contractors without giving up quality or service
• Build a strong safety culture and keep the site compliant with company and regulatory standards
• Hire, train, develop, and keep a team of supervisors, operators, drivers, and staff in a competitive labor market
• Own the branch or plant P&L, budgets, and key performance metrics
• Work with sales to keep customers happy and grow the business
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and cost control

What You Bring

• 5+ years of operations experience in building materials, lumber, roofing, concrete, or a related manufacturing or distribution setting
• 2+ years in a branch, plant, or operations management role
• P&L experience and a strong grasp of operational metrics
• A proven ability to lead teams and build a safe, accountable culture
• Familiarity with a Texas market and its contractor and builder base (preferred)
• Strong organization, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Lean or continuous-improvement experience is a plus

Why Apply

• Competitive base salary plus a performance bonus
• A leadership role with real ownership of results in a growing Texas market
• A company that values operational excellence
• Confidential conversations. GPAC will share client details once mutual interest is confirmed

Leading a site in Texas now and curious what else is out there? Apply confidentially. No pressure, just a conversation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.