Head of Manufacturing Operations & Excellence

Comfort Systems USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TAS Energy Inc. seeks a Director of Manufacturing to oversee production across multiple Houston facilities, directing supervisors and hourly staff. The role drives operational excellence, safety, and quality while managing budgets and capital planning.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong data-driven decision making, and a proven ability to lead large teams in a fast-paced environment. Houston site presence is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, engineering or related field.
• Substitution for military leadership and/or technical work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 10+ years of experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial production environments.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing manufacturing operations and production teams.
• Proven ability to lead large teams, drive operational improvements, and achieve business objectives.
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing principles and operational best practices, with the ability to make strategic decisions and drive results.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.
• Strong command of English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for manufacturing operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, operational excellence, and cost reduction efforts across all facilities.
• Oversee manufacturing operations across multiple facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production performance.
• Evaluate and optimize production workflows, assembly methods, and operational processes to improve productivity, quality, and throughput.
• Lead capital equipment planning, acquisition, facility layout improvements, and ROI analysis to support business growth and operational efficiency.
• Direct workforce planning, staffing, scheduling, training, and employee development for all production departments.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, production targets, and quality objectives, ensuring accountability and achievement of business goals.
• Develop, analyze, and communicate production, operational, staffing, and performance metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure projects, departmental objectives, and production commitments are completed on schedule and within approved budgets.
• Manage capacity planning and resource allocation based on sales forecasts, backlog demands, and customer requirements, recommending expansion or operational changes as needed.
• Foster a culture of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), and regulatory compliance across all manufacturing operations.
• Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and manufacturing best practices to drive innovation and operational improvements.
• Develop and implement succession planning, leadership development, and training programs to strengthen organizational capability and workforce effectiveness.

Skills

Operational goals

Continuous improvement

Communication

Leadership

Strategic planning

Multi-team leadership

Decision making

Accountability & culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations management or engineering

Military leadership/experience substitution considered

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

TAS Energy Inc. seeks a Director of Manufacturing to oversee production across multiple Houston facilities, directing supervisors and hourly staff. The role drives operational excellence, safety, and quality while managing budgets and capital planning.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong data-driven decision making, and a proven ability to lead large teams in a fast-paced environment. Houston site presence is required.