Lean Production Manager — Continuous Improvement & KPI Leadership

PJ Trailers; Sumner (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PJ Trailers in Sumner, TX is seeking a Production Manager to drive continuous improvements across safety, quality, delivery and cost within the value stream. You will lead Lean initiatives, manage resources and partner with leadership to optimize plant performance.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, S&OP participation, KPI governance and strong communication to align operations with customer expectations and business goals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Strong ability to manage manufacturing metrics and drive improvements.
• Excellent communication across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement culture to achieve performance in SQDC.
• Lead regular KPI reviews for the manufacturing team ensuring attainment of results and a sense of urgency with respect to the strategic priorities.
• Ensure key manufacturing metrics and KPI systems track the appropriate measures and drive appropriate response behaviors.
• Periodically present plans and actual results, as well as strategy deployment and KPI progress.
• Ensure effective allocation of resources across all areas of the operation to accomplish company-driven priorities.
• Partner with Management to ensure the best possible product and customer satisfaction.
• Play an active and significant role in the S&OP process.
• Continually benchmark best practices and implement as appropriate.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Operations leadership

KPI governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

PJ Trailers in Sumner, TX is seeking a Production Manager to drive continuous improvements across safety, quality, delivery and cost within the value stream. You will lead Lean initiatives, manage resources and partner with leadership to optimize plant performance.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, S&OP participation, KPI governance and strong communication to align operations with customer expectations and business goals.