Production Manager

EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC; Ferris (TX); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Equipment Management Services LLC in Ferris, Texas seeks an experienced Production Manager to oversee the production process, lead the production team, and ensure timely, high-quality work while meeting safety and productivity goals.

You will develop production plans, schedules, and budgets, supervise staff, enforce safety standards, and collaborate with procurement, engineering, and QA to keep operations running smoothly. On-site, full-time role.

Formación

• 5+ years in a production management role with at least 2 years in supervision.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with production planning software.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and quality control standards.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily production operations; ensure goals are met on time and within budget, with modification jobs delivered without service failure.
• Develop and implement production plans, schedules, and budgets to meet company objectives.
• Supervise and lead the production team; ensure staff are trained, motivated, and efficient, and staffing matches workload.
• Ensure safety standards, quality control regulations, and company policies are followed; conduct toolbox talks and incident reporting.
• Enforce first-pass inspection and rework standards; document fixes for service failures.
• Collaborate with procurement, engineering, and quality assurance to keep operations running smoothly.
• Maintain and improve production equipment and machinery to reduce downtime.
• Manage parts and materials inventory; flag shortages early.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, quality issues, and equipment failures.
• Analyze production data and report on performance, efficiency, costs, labor hours, and billings.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean or Six Sigma practices.
• Implement and monitor KPIs to track production performance.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Production planning software

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Time management

Organizational skills

Safety regulations

Herramientas

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Production Manager to oversee the production process, lead the production team, and ensure efficient, timely delivery of high-quality work. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of production processes, and a focus on meeting safety, quality, and productivity goals. Operations leadership sets company-wide standards for staffing, parts, and quality, and you will work within them.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations, ensuring goals are met on time and within budget, with modification jobs delivered without service failure
• Develop and implement production plans, schedules, and budgets to meet company objectives
• Supervise and lead the production team, ensuring they are trained, motivated, and efficient, and keep staffing matched to the work available
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality control regulations, and company policies, including toolbox talks, incident reporting, and equipment checks
• Enforce inspection and rework standards so jobs pass the first time, and investigate and document the fix for any service failure
• Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement, engineering, and quality assurance, to keep operations running smoothly
• Maintain and improve production equipment and machinery to reduce downtime
• Manage parts and materials inventory to keep sufficient stock for scheduled jobs, and flag shortages early
• Identify and resolve production issues, including bottlenecks, quality issues, and equipment failures
• Analyze production data and report on performance, efficiency, costs, job status, labor hours, and billings
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean or Six Sigma practices
• Implement and monitor KPIs to track production performance

What Success Looks Like

• Modification jobs delivered on time and without service failure
• Low rework and strong first-pass quality
• A safe shop with few incidents
• A fully staffed, well-trained crew
• Labor and overtime kept within budget

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a production management role, with at least 2 years in a supervisory position
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes, machinery, and equipment
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency in production planning software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities at once
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Knowledge of safety regulations and quality control standards
• On site full time

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in container modification, fabrication, or a related industry
• Lean Manufacturing certification or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience with ERP or other manufacturing software systems