Title:

Production ManagerLocation:

Waskom, TX Overview:

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Hire Type:

Direct HireBenefits:

Benefits from day 1 with almost 100% coverage! In addition to 11 paid holidays, 2-3 weeks vacation, 401K, etc.

Target Salary:

$85,000-100,000

Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options:

up to 20% annual bonus

Job Summary:

Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, including production scheduling, staffing, safety, quality, and employee performance. This role is responsible for keeping production on schedule, maximizing shop efficiency, and driving continuous improvement while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Job Duties:

Lead and coordinate daily manufacturing activities to meet production schedules and customer requirementsManage staffing, work priorities, and overtime based on production needs and available resourcesEnsure required tooling, fixtures, materials, and resources are available to support productionMonitor shop floor safety and address unsafe conditions while ensuring established safety procedures are followedIdentify opportunities to improve workflow, equipment utilization, productivity, and overall manufacturing efficiencyDrive Lean manufacturing, 5S, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiativesEnsure preventive maintenance activities are completed according to scheduleTrain, develop, and evaluate employees while establishing and maintaining effective work standardsTrack production performance, material fallout, and other key manufacturing metricsWork cross-functionally to resolve production issues and maintain workflow throughout the facility

Qualifications:

3-5+ years of experience in a machine shop or machine tool manufacturing environment, including production supervisory or management experienceAssociate degree or some college preferred; bachelor's degree is a plus but not requiredStrong understanding of machine shop operations, equipment, manufacturing processes, materials, and quality requirementsExperience with production scheduling, manpower planning, and shop floor resource allocationLean Manufacturing experience; Lean or auditing training preferredAbility to lead, develop, and manage a diverse manufacturing workforceAbility to read and interpret blueprintsStrong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.