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Chart, Inc.
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Production Manager 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars Beasley, TX 77417 Full-time Chart, Inc. 263 reviews Full-time Ensuring Chart's Success… The Operations Manager- ACHES is responsible for daily operations within the ACHES production area, driving a culture of safety, quality, delivery, and cost excellence. This role oversees scheduling, staffing, and performance of the ACHES shop and uses Lean and continuous improvement methods to increase throughput, stabilize processes, reduce waste, and enhance customer satisfaction. The Operations Managers partners with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and HR to meet production goals and support long-term capability development. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected characteristic. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. What Will You Do? Key Responsibilities Shop Operations & Leadership Lead daily operations for the Air cooled Heat Exchangers (ACHES) shop: staffing, floor coverage, production scheduling and on-time delivery Achieve direct operating expense targets for the department and manage a profitable operation by minimizing manufacturing variances Ensure safe work practices and compliance with EHS and regulatory standards; lead safety huddles and near miss reviews and incident investigations Maintain standard work, work instructions, and visual management systems; ensure operators are properly trained Track and report KPIs (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People) through tiered daily management (Tier 1-3) Partner with Planning/Supply Chain to ensure material availability and communicate capacity constraints Lead root cause investigations for defects, delays, and downtime; drive corrective and preventive actions Develop and train supervisors and coordinators through increased responsibilities and career focused courses and stretch assignments Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence Implement Lean tools such as 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, and Poka Yoke Lead waste elimination efforts across motion, waiting, overproduction, inventory, defects, transport, and over processing Facilitate Kaizen events and rapid improvement workshops with documentation of charter, baseline, and results Drive OEE improvement by partnering with Maintenance on preventive and predictive maintenance needs Use data to identify bottlenecks, establish takt time, optimize line balance, and improve flow Build continuous improvement capability across the team through training and coaching Quality & Customer Experience Partner with Quality to improve process capability (Cp/Cpk), reduce defect rates, and strengthen first pass yield Ensure adherence to customer specifications through layered process audits and mistake proofing Connect employee engagement and shop performance metrics to customer outcomes People & Capability Development Recruit, onboard, and develop ACHES shop team members; maintain skill matrices and cross training plans Recognize and reward behaviors that support safety, quality, and operational excellence Provide performance coaching and corrective action when necessary; maintain a high accountability culture Systems, Compliance & Reporting Maintain accurate ERP/MES production records, including labor, WIP, scrap, and rework Prepare weekly and monthly production and performance reports with action plans Ensure OSHA and company EHS compliance; participate in audits and customer visits Your Physical Work Environment Will Require… Work Environment & Physical Requirements Regular time spent on the shop floor with exposure to noise and machinery Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 35 lbs PPE required (glasses, gloves, hearing protection) Primarily first shift with occasional off shift support ________________________________________