Production Manager

Status: Available

Posting Date: 04/22/2026

Location: Katy, TX

Full Time: Yes

Part Time: No

Salary: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00

Type: DH

Description:

If you’re a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on improving operations, building strong teams, and driving measurable results, this role gives you the opportunity to lead production at scale.

You’ll take ownership of plant operations, translating business goals into efficient execution while improving performance, safety, and team engagement.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily production operations and teams
• Drive improvements in OEE, throughput, and efficiency
• Identify bottlenecks and increase production capacity
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build and develop high-performing teams
• Ensure safety, quality, and operational excellence

What Makes You Successful

• Strong experience in high-volume manufacturing
• Proven success improving KPIs and production output
• Hands-on leadership style on the plant floor
• Lean/Six Sigma expertise
• Ability to lead teams and drive accountability

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field

Experience: 7–10+ years in manufacturing environments 5+ years in production leadership/management Experience leading teams and driving operational improvements

Job Categories: Management

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet production goals
• Translate business objectives into shop-floor execution
• Manage multi-shift production teams
• Monitor and improve KPIs (OEE, throughput, efficiency)
• Identify bottlenecks and increase capacity
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S)
• Recruit, train, and develop production staff
• Build high-performing, cross-trained teams
• Ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards

Skills:

• Leadership of high-volume manufacturing operations
• Multi-shift production management
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S methodologies
• KPI management (OEE, throughput, labor efficiency)
• Process improvement and bottleneck reduction
• Data-driven decision-making
• Workforce development and coaching
• Cross-functional leadership and communication
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Safety and OSHA compliance

Requirements:

• 7–10+ years manufacturing experience
• 5+ years in production leadership role
• Experience managing high-volume, multi-shift operations
• Strong Lean/Six Sigma experience with measurable results
• Experience improving KPIs (OEE, throughput, efficiency)
• ERP experience (SAP preferred)
• Knowledge of industrial equipment and maintenance
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• OSHA and safety compliance knowledge