Production Manager

Screenco Manufacturing Ltd.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Stable manufacturing environment

Job summary

Screenco Manufacturing Ltd. in Dallas, TX is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead daily production operations, ensure safety, quality, and on-time scheduling.

You will develop a high-performing team, drive Lean practices (5S, Kaizen, standard work), monitor KPIs, remove bottlenecks, and collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Materials, and Shipping to improve productivity and overall efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years leadership in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience managing production schedules and driving performance.
• Hands-on Lean Manufacturing experience: 5S, Kaizen, standard work, continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and team development skills.
• Experience using production KPIs to identify issues and drive improvements.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, production documentation, and safety procedures.
• High school diploma or GED; technical or post-secondary education is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to achieve schedules and attainment targets.
• Ensure labour and resources align with production requirements and priorities.
• Monitor KPIs, identify gaps, and take corrective action.
• Coach, develop, and hold employees accountable for performance, quality, and safety.
• Lead daily production meetings and communicate schedules and expectations.
• Drive Lean practices including 5S, Kaizen, standard work, and waste reduction.
• Improve productivity, workflow, labour utilization, and overall efficiency.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Materials, Shipping to remove bottlenecks.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues and downtime.
• Support employee training and development.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, high-performing environment.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team development

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

Standard work

Visual management

Waste reduction

Production KPIs

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Schedule management

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or post-secondary education is an asset

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead daily production operations and develop a high-performing team.

This role is accountable for safety, quality, schedule attainment, productivity, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a strong floor leader who develops people, solves problems quickly, and uses Lean principles to continuously improve performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to achieve production schedules and schedule attainment targets.
• Ensure appropriate labour and resources are aligned with production requirements and priorities.
• Monitor key production KPIs, identify performance gaps, and take corrective action.
• Coach, develop, and hold employees accountable for performance, quality, and safety.
• Lead daily production meetings and clearly communicate schedules, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing practices including 5S, Kaizen, standard work, visual management, and waste reduction.
• Improve productivity, workflow, labour utilization, and overall production efficiency.
• Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, Materials, Shipping, and other departments to remove production bottlenecks.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues, downtime, missed schedules, and process inefficiencies.
• Support employee training, cross-training, and development.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and high-performing production environment.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong track record of managing production schedules and driving operational performance.
• Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing, including 5S, Kaizen, standard work, and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team-development skills.
• Experience using production KPIs to identify issues and drive improvement.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, production documentation, and safety procedures.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical or post-secondary education is an asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance where applicable
• Stable, team-oriented manufacturing environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and involvement in Lean and continuous improvement initiatives

Experience:

• Lean manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
• ERP systems: 2 years (Required)
• Leadership: 3 years (Required)
• Schedule management: 1 year (Required)
• Quality control: 1 year (Preferred)
• Continuous improvement: 2 years (Preferred)