Production Lead

Vibration Mountings and Controls Inc; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health, dental and vision insurance

401K with company match

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous annual time off

12 company-paid holidays

Wellness program

Professional development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Vibration Mountings and Controls Inc. is seeking a Production Lead to oversee daily manufacturing operations in Texas, with hands-on participation on the production floor and responsibility for schedules, quality, and deadlines.

The role includes direct supervision, safety engagement, and collaboration with HR, QA, and Engineering. The successful candidate will coordinate with multiple departments, lead by example, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring customer requirements are met and

Competenze

• 5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading or supervising production employees.
• Experience operating production equipment.
• College degree is a plus.

Mansioni

• Plan and coordinate daily production schedules to meet customer requirements and deadlines.
• Actively participate in production activities, including operating equipment and troubleshooting.
• Receive shipments of components and parts, ensuring accuracy against purchase orders.
• Interpret specifications and drawings and resolve issues with Engineering.
• Coordinate with Customer Service and QA to ensure quality standards.

Conoscenze

Hands-on manufacturing

Blueprints interpretation

Robotic welding

MS Office

Communication skills

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

ERP systems

Formazione

College degree

Strumenti

None

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

Position Summary

The Production Lead is responsible for overseeing daily production operations in Texas, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and customer deadlines are met. This is a hands-on role requiring active participation in production activities, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and supervision of the production team.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Responsible for Production

• Plan and coordinate daily production schedules to meet customer requirements and deadlines.
• Actively participate in production activities, including operating equipment, performing manufacturing tasks, and troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Receive shipments of components and parts, ensuring accuracy against purchase orders.
• Interpret specifications and drawings and proactively resolve issues with Engineering.
• Coordinate with Customer Service and QA to address production issues and ensure quality standards are met.

2. Proactive Maintenance of Facility and Equipment

• Ensure safety procedures and processes are followed in coordination with the Fabrication Lead.
• Initiate and facilitate safety meetings.
• Coordinate and assist with maintenance and repairs of machinery, cranes, forklifts, and other production equipment.

3. Lead the Department

• Supervise and work alongside production employees, providing daily direction and hands-on support.
• Manage staffing, hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and terminations in partnership with HR.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to develop employees and improve team performance.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, safety, and productivity throughout the department.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong hands-on manufacturing experience and ability to operate production equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of robotic welding preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Experience with ERP Systems

Competencies

• Hands-on leadership
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Common sense and critical thinking
• Creative problem-solving and sound judgment
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Accountability and resourcefulness

Requirements

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Able to stand, walk, and actively work on the production floor for extended periods.
• Able to push, carry, lift, and move materials up to 75 pounds.
• Able to move throughout the facility, including office and production areas and stairs.
• Approximately 10% travel to various company locations.

Work Environment

• Typical manufacturing/production environment.
• Willing and able to work additional hours as needed to meet production requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience leading or supervising production employees.
• Experience operating production equipment and performing manufacturing tasks.
• College degree is a plus

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At VMC Group and companies we believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. When you join our team, you gain more than just a job — you gain access to a range of benefits designed to promote your well-being, growth, and financial security.

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous annual time off policy
• 12 Company-Paid holidays
• A Solid Wellness Program to support your personal health goals
• Professional development opportunities

Join our team and build a rewarding career where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported. Be a part of a fast-growing, technology-driven manufacturing company —