Manufacturing and Production Manager

DIHO Consulting USA, LLC.; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DIHO Consulting USA, LLC. seeks an experienced Manufacturing and Production Manager to lead fabrication/CNC operations, scale production, and drive process discipline, quality, and throughput.

You will manage scheduing, work orders, and personnel while partnering with Engineering and QA to implement standardized processes, SOPs, and continuous improvement initiatives for scalable growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in manufacturing or fabrication operations leadership.
• Experience managing CNC machining or sheet-metal fabrication.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes.
• Proven ability to manage shop personnel and implement processes.
• Hands-on, floor-oriented leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of fabrication/CNC department (waterjet, press brake, CNC punch/laser).
• Lead and develop machinists, operators, and fabrication technicians, including hiring and training.
• Establish clear KPIs and output targets for a self-sufficient manufacturing unit.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing practices.
• Create and maintain production schedules aligned with project needs.
• Generate and release work orders and routing documentation.
• Balance machine loading and labor resources to meet commitments.
• Coordinate material availability with procurement.
• Develop standardized manufacturing processes and SOPs.
• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Define utilization targets and cycle-time benchmarks.
• Prepare for scalable growth with automation.
• Act as the primary liaison to Engineering.
• Provide feedback on new designs and lead resolution of NCRs.
• Support prototype builds and drive documentation improvements.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of fabrication equipment.
• Manage tooling and machine capability development.
• Plan future equipment investments.
• Develop cost models and labor standards.
• Track productivity and efficiency metrics.
• Drive profitability and cost control within operations.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

CNC machining

Sheet-metal fabrication

Lean manufacturing

ERP/MRP

Amada equipment

BS in Industrial Engineering

Education

BS in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Amada fabrication equipment

Job description

About the job Manufacturing and Production Manager

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead and scale our fabrication and CNC production operations. This role is responsible for managing all shop-floor activities, including CNC machining, sheet-metal fabrication, scheduling, work orders, and personnel, while focusing on process discipline, quality, and throughput.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the fabrication/CNC department (waterjet, press brake, CNC punch/laser).
• Lead and develop machinists, operators, and fabrication technicians, including hiring and training.
• Establish clear KPIs and output targets for a self-sufficient manufacturing unit.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing practices.

Production Planning & Work Orders

• Create and maintain production schedules aligned with project needs.
• Generate and release work orders and routing documentation.
• Balance machine loading and labor resources to meet commitments.
• Coordinate material availability with procurement.

Process Development & Operational Excellence

• Develop standardized manufacturing processes and SOPs.
• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Define utilization targets and cycle-time benchmarks.
• Prepare for scalable growth with automation.

Engineering & Quality Interface

• Act as the primary liaison to Engineering.
• Provide feedback on new designs and lead resolution of NCRs.
• Support prototype builds and drive documentation improvements.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of fabrication equipment.
• Manage tooling and machine capability development.
• Plan future equipment investments.

Business Unit Ownership

• Develop cost models and labor standards.
• Track productivity and efficiency metrics.
• Drive profitability and cost control within operations.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years in manufacturing or fabrication operations leadership.
• Experience managing CNC machining or sheet-metal fabrication.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes.
• Proven ability to manage shop personnel and implement processes.
• Hands-on, floor-oriented leadership style.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Amada fabrication equipment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing methods.
• ERP/MRP experience for manufacturing planning.
• BS in Industrial Engineering or related field (preferred).

Key Success Metrics (First 12-18 Months)

• Fabrication shop operating as a structured business unit with defined KPIs.
• Reliable production scheduling and on-time delivery.
• Reduced NCRs and improved manufacturability feedback.Successful integration of automated systems.
• Measurable improvements in throughput and efficiency.

Why This Role Matters

This position is crucial for scaling production of advanced energy-storage and power-conversion systems. The role establishes the manufacturing foundation necessary for growth, quality control, and cost competitiveness.