Production Manager

Screenco Manufacturing Ltd.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Professional growth opportunities

Stable team environment

Job summary

Screenco Manufacturing Ltd. seeks a hands-on Production Manager to lead daily operations, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and drive Lean initiatives on the shop floor. You will develop a high-performing team, manage schedules, and continuously improve productivity.

You will collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Materials, and Shipping to remove bottlenecks, coach staff, and uphold a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical or post-secondary education is a plus.
• Experience leading manufacturing teams is essential.
• Lean Manufacturing experience (5S, Kaizen, standard work) preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and production scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to meet schedules and attainment targets.
• Ensure labour and resources align with production requirements.
• Monitor KPIs, identify gaps, and take corrective action.
• Coach and develop employees on performance, quality, and safety.
• Lead daily production meetings with clear communication of schedules and goals.
• Drive Lean practices to reduce waste and improve productivity.
• Improve workflow, labour utilization, and overall efficiency.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Materials, Shipping to remove bottlenecks.
• Participate in root cause analysis for quality issues and downtime.
• Support training and cross-training of staff.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and high-performing production environment.
• Foster accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Team development

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Schedule management

Continuous improvement

Production KPIs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or post-secondary education

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)