Lean Operations Leader - Countertops Manufacturing

Wisenbaker Builder Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisenbaker Builder Services in Houston seeks a Production Manager to lead day-to-day countertop manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while maintaining high standards and continuous improvement.

You will coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Inventory, Logistics, Quality, Engineering, and Safety to achieve goals and develop a high-performing team focused on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience considered.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with at least 3 years in a production leadership role.
• Lean Manufacturing principles knowledge and application.
• Experience managing production scheduling, labor planning, and operational performance.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily countertop manufacturing operations to meet production, quality, safety, and delivery goals.
• Execute production schedules balancing labor, equipment capacity, and material availability.
• Monitor daily production performance and adjust resources to changing demands.
• Foster accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement while developing tomorrow's leaders.
• Ensure manufacturing aligns with quality standards and procedures.
• Drive reductions in scrap, waste, and downtime through Lean initiatives.
• Use KPIs and metrics to identify trends and improve throughput and labor productivity.
• Manage departmental budgets, labor costs, overtime, and operating expenses with cost-consciousness.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Production Scheduling

Labor Planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations/Manufacturing/Engineering/Related field

Job description

Wisenbaker Builder Services in Houston seeks a Production Manager to lead day-to-day countertop manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while maintaining high standards and continuous improvement.

You will coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Inventory, Logistics, Quality, Engineering, and Safety to achieve goals and develop a high-performing team focused on operational excellence.