Manufacturing Manager

Ludlum Measurement, Inc (VPI Technology, ADIT, Eljen, WTM, Protean Instr); Sweetwater (TX); In loco; USD 80.000 - 115.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Opportunities for professional growth

Descrizione del lavoro

Ludlum Measurements, Inc. in Sweetwater, TX seeks a detail-oriented Manufacturing Manager to lead our production teams and optimize workflow. You will drive continuous improvement, ensure safe and on-time delivery, and support long-term strategic objectives.

The role calls for a collaborative leader who can motivate staff, interpret data for trends, and oversee make-to-stock and make-to-order production in a high-mix environment. In-person, full-time opportunity with comprehensive benefits.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years direct operations management experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with new product launches is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Background in high mix, low volume production (Make-to-Stock and Make-to-Order).
• Superior leadership skills to achieve objectives.
• Exceptional budgeting, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on MS Excel.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Mansioni

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, leads, and production personnel across multiple manufacturing departments.
• Manage production staffing levels, scheduling, and labor utilization to maximize productivity.
• Interpret data to see broad trends, solve problems, and support capital investments.
• Delegate responsibility to supervisors and leads throughout the facility.
• Monitor production output and adjust to meet customer demand.
• Direct product flow and oversee personnel and processes.
• Ensure smooth assembly flow and maintain schedules and objectives.
• Inspire personnel to achieve high customer satisfaction rates.
• Identify and correct inefficient processes to decrease costs and increase profitability.
• Assist other departments to achieve goals; participate in strategic planning.
• Support company planning, organization, and execution of goals.
• Complete other duties as assigned or required.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Operations management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Negotiation

Delegation

Attention to detail

Integrity & confidentiality

Make-to-stock / Make-to-order

Budgeting & scheduling

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Strumenti

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Ludlum Measurements, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Manufacturing Manager to join our team in Sweetwater, Texas. This leadership role is responsible for managing production teams, optimizing workflow, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Success in this position requires a collaborative leader who can motivate employees, solve complex operational challenges, and support the company’s long‑term strategic objectives.

Job Type

Full-Time, In-Person

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, leads, and production personnel across multiple manufacturing departments.
• Manage production staffing levels, scheduling, and labor utilization to maximize productivity.
• Interpret data to help see broad trends, solving problems, and support for capital investments
• Delegate responsibility to supervisors and leads throughout the facility.
• Monitor production output and make adjustments to meet customer demand.
• Hands on in directing product flow and production
• Ensure smooth and efficient assembly flow through the departments while overseeing its personnel and processes.
• Inspire and direct department personnel to maintain schedule, on time progress, and objectives to ensure high customer satisfaction rates.
• Operationally minded identifying and correcting inefficient processes to decrease costs while increasing profitability.
• Actively assists other departments and lines of business to achieve their goals and objectives as needed.
• Assists with company planning, organizing, and execution of strategic goals and objectives.
• Complete other duties as assigned or required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Operations Management, or related field.
• 3-5 years direct operations management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with new product launches is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• A background working in a high mix, low volume product offering produced in both make to stock and make to order production volumes
• Superior leadership skills to achieve all objectives.
• Exceptional budgeting, scheduling, and organizational skills are required.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly report to all levels of internal and external management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with a strong emphasis on MS Excel.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Compensation / Benefits

• Salary is dependent upon experience
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

About Ludlum Measurements

Ludlum Measurements, Inc. designs and manufactures radiation detection instruments used in environmental, industrial, and governmental applications around the world. Since 1962, we’ve been dedicated to building reliable products and providing exceptional customer support to help protect people and the environment. When you join Ludlums, you will learn new skills, acquire knowledge, and use these values to help grow in your career and fulfill your professional goals. We have a technical, clever talent pool here and want you to join us!

EOE Disclaimer

Ludlum Measurements is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or any other federal, state, or local protected class and will not be discriminated against based on disability. If you would like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact HR at [e-mail]. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees. OFCCP Equal Employment Opportunity Posters