Production Manager

Global Enterprises; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Global Enterprises is seeking a Production Manager to lead a three-shift automotive extrusion facility, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. The role emphasizes Lean practices, employee engagement, and frontline leadership development, with a hands-on presence on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in improving performance, building accountability, and sustaining a high-performing culture across all shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• 5+ years leading production operations within automotive manufacturing.
• Proven ability to drive operational improvements using Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing and developing teams in a multi-shift manufacturing operation.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish to lead a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize production operations across all shifts to meet safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost targets.
• Develop and execute production plans aligned with customer requirements and business objectives.
• Monitor performance and implement actions to improve throughput, efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Ensure consistent execution of manufacturing standards, processes, and expectations across shifts.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and HR to achieve operational goals.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Multi-shift operations

Bilingual English/Spanish

Continuous improvement

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations Management

Tools

IATF 16949 knowledge

Job description

Production Manager

The Production Manager leads all production operations in a three-shift automotive extrusion facility, ensuring the achievement of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, and People Development objectives. This role drives operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing practices, employee engagement, and the development of supervisors and frontline leaders. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader with a strong floor presence and a proven ability to improve performance, build accountability, and sustain a high‑performing culture across all shifts.

Responsibilities

Safety & Quality

• Promote a zero-incident culture through proactive hazard identification and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and customer standards.
• Lead the execution of safety audits, layered process audits, and corrective action follow-up.
• Ensure timely investigation of incidents, near misses, and injuries, with effective and sustainable corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with IATF 16949 requirements and quality management systems.
• Drive continuous improvement in customer PPM, scrap reduction, and internal quality performance.
• Ensure adherence to Control Plans, PFMEA, Work Instructions, and Standardized Work.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D, A3, 5 Why, and other problem‑solving methodologies.

Production Leadership

• Lead and optimize production operations across all shifts to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost targets.
• Develop and execute production plans that align with customer requirements and business objectives.
• Monitor operational performance and implement actions to improve throughput, efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Ensure consistent execution of manufacturing standards, processes, and expectations across all shifts.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Human Resources to achieve operational goals.

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Champion and sustain Lean Manufacturing principles throughout the operation.
• Implement and maintain Standardized Work, Leader Standard Work, and Daily Management systems.
• Lead Gemba walks, tier meetings, and structured problem‑solving activities.
• Drive waste elimination, productivity improvements, and process standardization initiatives.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects that deliver measurable business results.

People Development

• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors, team leaders, and hourly employees.
• Establish clear performance expectations, accountability, and operational discipline.
• Conduct performance reviews and support employee development and training plans.
• Build succession plans and strengthen leadership capability within the manufacturing organization.
• Foster a culture of engagement, teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Identify, develop, and mentor high‑potential employees to support future leadership needs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• At least 5 years of experience leading production operations within an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success driving operational improvements through Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing and developing teams in a multi‑shift manufacturing operation.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, with the ability to effectively communicate and lead a diverse workforce.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience in extrusion manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 standards and automotive quality systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to spend extended periods standing and walking throughout the production facility.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Physical stamina and mobility to support a hands‑on leadership presence on the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and move throughout the facility as required.
• Sufficient vision to observe operations, inspect products, and identify safety or quality concerns.
• Ability to safely navigate and work within an industrial manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Statement

Global Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.