Production Manager

Maverick Power; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Paid time off

401K matching

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Maverick Power is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations across multiple lines in a high-volume environment. You will oversee 200 production technicians, ensuring safety, quality, and cost objectives are met while driving lean practices and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in manufacturing leadership, with strong teamwork, communication, and ERP/scheduling skills, and a track record of scaling operations in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, including 3+ years in a production management role.
• Experience leading large teams (100+ employees) in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, process improvement, and root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and production scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors and leads overseeing approximately 200 production technicians.
• Manage daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Implement and sustain lean manufacturing practices, including 5S, visual management, and standard work.
• Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to meet production goals.
• Monitor KPIs such as OEE, yield, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Develop staffing, training, and cross-training plans to support growth and flexibility.
• Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement across all production teams.
• Manage budgets, production schedules, and capacity planning in alignment with company objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality management systems.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Business

Equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Production scheduling tools

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At Maverick Power, we don’t just build power distribution solutions—and redefine industry standards. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the DFW area (2024) and the 2025 McKinney New Corporate Business Award winner, we are committed to innovation, quality, and speed. With multiple manufacturing facilities across North Texas and Phoenix, we are expanding rapidly and looking for top talent to grow with us.

If you are ready to be part of a high-energy, solutions-driven team where your work makes an impact, Maverick Power is the place for you.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential!
• Paid Time Off, 401K Matching, Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits!
• High-growth organization with advancement opportunities!

About the Role

The Production Manager is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations across multiple production lines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This role oversees 5 – 7 direct reports and approximately 200 production technicians, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are consistently achieved.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who excels at building strong teams, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining operational excellence in a growing manufacturing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors and leads overseeing approximately 200 production technicians.
• Manage daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Implement and sustain lean manufacturing practices, including 5S, visual management, and standard work.
• Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to meet production goals and resolve issues.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, yield, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Develop and execute staffing, training, and cross-training plans to support growth and flexibility.
• Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement across all production teams.
• Manage budgets, production schedules, and capacity planning in alignment with company objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, including at least 3 years in a production management role.
• Proven experience managing large teams (100+ employees) in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, process improvement, and root cause analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and production scheduling tools.
• Availability to work extended hours and weekends to meet business needs.
• This position requires the ability to read and interpret technical instructions, safety procedures, equipment manuals, and hazard communications in English. Clear verbal communication in English is required to ensure safe operations in an active manufacturing environment.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience in power systems, energy products, or electromechanical assembly manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).
• Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality standards.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to navigate the warehouse and reach items both high and low.
• Prolonged periods standing on the manufacturing floor and sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and work at heights for extended periods.
• Must have vision correctable to 20/20 and be able to wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, boots, gloves, etc.).
• Duties are performed in a loud production setting subject to extreme temperatures. Some duties may be required to be performed outside.

Work Environment

May work in various settings at the Maverick Power facilities, in offices, in multiple shops, and in commercial buildings. Maintaining the same position or posture while performing tasks and sitting for prolonged periods. The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.

EEO/AAP Statement

We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. Maverick Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, and physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.