Quanex is looking for a Plant Manager to join our team located in Phoenix, AZ.  

As the leader of the manufacturing plant, the Plant Manager leads all aspects of plant operations, ensuring customer satisfaction, productivity, quality, and financial goals are met. Responsible for the site’s P&L, this role balances strategic planning with daily operations and fosters a culture focused on safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

We Offer You!

Competitive Salary and bonus potential  401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years   15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP   Medical, Dental & Vision Plans   Employer paid disability plans and life insurance    Paid Time Off & Holidays   Tuition support for degree and continuous education   Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment Monthly leadership Webinars (include for supervisory positions) 

What’s attractive about the Plant Manager position?

Access to free Executive Coaching AIP Bonus potential Learning and growth

What Success Looks Like:

Establishes and communicates a clear plant vision aligned with company goals, driving motivation and accountability across all teams. Leads operational excellence by effectively managing production, maintenance, quality, and logistics functions to meet or exceed key performance metrics. Delivers strong financial performance by executing strategic plans, managing inventory effectively, and meeting budgetary goals. Builds and maintains strong relationships with customers and internal partners, ensuring on-time delivery and high-quality standards. Champions a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, leading lean initiatives and capital projects that prepare the plant for future growth. Drives a strong safety culture by promoting environmental compliance, addressing unsafe behaviors, and reinforcing that safety is everyone’s responsibility. Develops and executes a comprehensive talent strategy that ensures effective staffing, succession planning, and employee development. Sets clear performance expectations and provides ongoing coaching, feedback, and recognition to support employee success and accountability. Ensures new hires are properly onboarded and trained, and fosters a work environment that values inclusion, teamwork, and communication. Demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills to support customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and team performance.

What You Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a business related field.  Experience in lieu of education. Ten or more years of progressive Manufacturing experience and a minimum of five years in a leadership role. Experience in working within fast paced, complex, dynamic business environment.

The salary range for this position is $102,000 to $127,000 with potential to earn an annual bonus. ​ 

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger 
 Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.