Hands-On Production Lead — Lead, Optimize & Mentor

Vmc Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401K with company match

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous annual time off policy

12 Company-Paid holidays

Wellness Program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Production Lead at VMC Group oversees daily Texas production operations, ensuring schedules, quality standards, and deadlines are met. This is a hands-on role requiring active participation in production activities, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and supervision of the production team.

Responsibilities include planning daily schedules, coordinating with stakeholders, maintaining safety, coaching staff, and driving productivity across the department.

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading or supervising production employees.
• Experience operating production equipment and performing manufacturing tasks.
• College degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily production schedules to meet customer requirements and deadlines.
• Actively participate in production activities, including operating equipment, performing manufacturing tasks, and troubleshooting issues.
• Receive shipments of components and parts, ensuring accuracy against purchase orders.
• Interpret specifications and drawings and proactively resolve issues with Engineering.
• Coordinate with Customer Service and QA to address production issues and ensure quality standards are met.
• Ensure safety procedures and processes are followed in coordination with the Fabrication Lead.
• Initiate and facilitate safety meetings.
• Coordinate and assist with maintenance and repairs of machinery, cranes, forklifts, and other production equipment.
• Supervise and work alongside production employees, providing daily direction and hands-on support.
• Manage staffing, hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and terminations in partnership with HR.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to develop employees and improve team performance.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, safety, and productivity throughout the department.

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing experience

Read blueprints / technical drawings

Robotic welding knowledge

Microsoft Office

Leadership and supervision

Bilingual English/Spanish

ERP Systems experience

Education

College degree

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

The Production Lead at VMC Group oversees daily Texas production operations, ensuring schedules, quality standards, and deadlines are met. This is a hands-on role requiring active participation in production activities, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and supervision of the production team.

Responsibilities include planning daily schedules, coordinating with stakeholders, maintaining safety, coaching staff, and driving productivity across the department.