Lead Production Manager — Lean Ops for a Large-Talent Team

Maverick Power; Garland (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus potential

Benefits package (PTO, 401K matching,+

Growth opportunities

Diverse, collaborative environment

Job summary

Maverick Power is seeking a Production Manager to lead multiple production lines in a high-volume environment and oversee about 200 technicians, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who builds strong teams, drives continuous improvement, and sustains operational excellence as the company grows. Strong Lean knowledge and ERP experience are required for this onsite role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years manufacturing leadership experience, including 3+ years in a production management role.
• Proven experience managing large teams (100+ employees) in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, process improvement, and root cause analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and production scheduling tools.
• Availability to work extended hours and weekends to meet business needs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical instructions and safety procedures in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors and leads overseeing approximately 200 production technicians.
• Manage daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Implement and sustain lean manufacturing practices, including 5S, visual management, and standard work.
• Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to meet production goals and resolve issues.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, yield, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Develop and execute staffing, training, and cross-training plans to support growth and flexibility.
• Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement across all production teams.
• Manage budgets, production schedules, and capacity planning in alignment with company objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality management systems.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

ERP systems

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Production scheduling tools

Job description

Maverick Power is seeking a Production Manager to lead multiple production lines in a high-volume environment and oversee about 200 technicians, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who builds strong teams, drives continuous improvement, and sustains operational excellence as the company grows. Strong Lean knowledge and ERP experience are required for this onsite role.