Head of Production

Head of Production Galaxy Tek Hires San Angelo, TX Job Details 18 hours ago Qualifications Plant management Operations management ISO standards Engineering Regulatory compliance Hazmat DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations Bachelor's degree in engineering Bachelor's degree Mentoring Chemistry Bachelor's degree in industrial management Quality audits Occupational safety risk assessments Quality assurance within manufacturing Manufacturing Hazard analysis Senior level 4 years Leadership Manufacturing company experience Communication skills Implementing lean manufacturing processes Bachelor's degree in chemistry Regulatory compliance management Full Job Description Galaxy Technology Hires LLC -

San Angelo, TX, United States Tagged:

Texas, mixing, chemical engineering, C4, operations, explosives, hazardous materials, energetics, production, chemical engineer, Central Texas, leadership, RDX Head of Production San Angelo, TX Area The Company Our client is a high-growth startup in one of the most critical pockets within the defense industry: explosives production. They are further increasing our country's capacity to provide the energetic materials necessary for the numerous defense systems that keep us safe; both here at home and around the world. Now more than ever, explosives production is an extremely crucial component, while also being a major bottleneck, in the deployment and utilization of defense systems. Our client is leveraging decades of industry expertise to alleviate this concern and help the United States maintain its military excellence. The Job Our client is seeking a Head of Production to oversee operations in an explosives manufacturing startup. This role is pivotal in ensuring safety, compliance, and delivery performance while scaling processes to meet customer and regulatory demands. The Head of Production will set the tone for our client's company culture and play a critical role in shaping their future growth. In short, this is a rare opportunity to join a high-growth startup at a foundational stage. The Head of Production will not only manage operations but also shape the company's culture, compliance framework, and long-term success.

Functions Operations :

Direct daily production of energetic materials; enforce ATF, OSHA, DOT, and DoD compliance.

Leadership :

Supervise and mentor production staff; instill a safety-first culture.

Quality :

Maintain

ISO/MIL-SPEC

standards; oversee audits and inspections.

Improvement :

Implement lean practices to reduce lead time and increase throughput.

Risk Management :

Conduct hazard analyses and ensure emergency readiness.

Qualifications Experience :

Minimum 4+ years in manufacturing leadership, with 4+ years in explosives or hazardous chemical production and/or hazardous environments.

Education :

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or Industrial Management (advanced degree preferred).

Skills :

Strong regulatory expertise, lean manufacturing knowledge, leadership, and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications :

Explosives Handler License, Lean Six Sigma, Safety Management.

Posted:

Friday, April 17, 2026 Job # 1438 Position Contact Michael Hentrich Talent Partner Houston, TX Feel free to reach out to me directly about this role, would love to share more info! +1 512 616 2978