Production Manager

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a Production Manager for large-scale manufacturing operations in Houston, TX. The role requires leading through multiple layers of managers and supervisors across several departments and shifts, overseeing 700–800 employees.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in manufacturing or industrial operations, 7+ years in leadership, and a background in heavy industrial manufacturing, fabrication, or engineered equipment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing or industrial operations experience.
• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading within a large-scale manufacturing organization of 500+ employees.
• Demonstrated experience managing through multiple levels of leadership, including managers, supervisors, and frontline leaders.
• Experience overseeing multiple production departments and/or shifts.
• Strong background in heavy industrial manufacturing, fabrication, mechanical assembly, engineered equipment, or similarly complex manufacturing.
• Demonstrated responsibility for production scheduling, workforce/capacity planning, safety, quality, cost, productivity, and delivery performance.
• Strong experience partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain/Purchasing, Planning, and other operational functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale manufacturing operations across multiple departments, production areas, and shifts.
• Provide leadership through Production Managers, Supervisors, Leads, and frontline production personnel.
• Plan labor, capacity, equipment, and resource requirements based on backlog and forecasted workload.
• Drive execution against safety, quality, cost, productivity, schedule, and on-time delivery objectives.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Planning, Project Management, and Operations leadership.
• Monitor production KPIs and implement corrective actions to address performance gaps.
• Develop managers and supervisors through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and accountability.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, standard work, process improvement, and productivity initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with HSE programs, safe work practices, and Lockout/Tagout requirements.
• Support labor forecasting, operating budgets, capital planning, and manufacturing cost control.
• Ensure production meets engineering specifications, quality requirements, and customer/project schedules.

Job description

Production Manager – Large-Scale Manufacturing Operations

Location: Houston, TX

Compensation: $120,000–$140,000/year + bonus opportunity

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager with a background leading large-scale manufacturing operations in a complex, multi-shift environment.

This position supports a manufacturing organization of approximately 700–800 employees and requires a proven manager-of-managers who is comfortable leading through multiple layers of managers, supervisors, leads, and skilled production personnel.

The ideal candidate has experience in a 500+ employee manufacturing environment and brings a strong background in heavy industrial manufacturing, fabrication, mechanical assembly, engineered equipment, or other complex production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale manufacturing operations across multiple departments, production areas, and shifts.
• Provide leadership through Production Managers, Supervisors, Leads, and frontline production personnel.
• Plan labor, capacity, equipment, and resource requirements based on backlog and forecasted workload.
• Drive execution against safety, quality, cost, productivity, schedule, and on-time delivery objectives.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Planning, Project Management, and Operations leadership.
• Monitor production KPIs and implement corrective actions to address performance gaps.
• Develop managers and supervisors through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and accountability.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, standard work, process improvement, and productivity initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with HSE programs, safe work practices, and Lockout/Tagout requirements.
• Support labor forecasting, operating budgets, capital planning, and manufacturing cost control.
• Ensure production meets engineering specifications, quality requirements, and customer/project schedules.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing or industrial operations experience.
• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading within a large-scale manufacturing organization of 500+ employees.
• Demonstrated experience managing through multiple levels of leadership, including managers, supervisors, and frontline leaders.
• Experience overseeing multiple production departments and/or shifts.
• Strong background in heavy industrial manufacturing, fabrication, mechanical assembly, engineered equipment, or similarly complex manufacturing.
• Demonstrated responsibility for production scheduling, workforce/capacity planning, safety, quality, cost, productivity, and delivery performance.
• Strong experience partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain/Purchasing, Planning, and other operational functions.

Preferred Technical Experience

Experience with several of the following is highly desirable:

• Pumps, motors, valves, and control valves
• Process piping and instrumentation
• Skid-mounted or modular equipment
• HVAC or large mechanical systems
• Fabrication, welding, machining, and mechanical assembly
• P&IDs, piping isometrics, and engineering assembly drawings
• ERP/MRP manufacturing systems
• ISO-certified manufacturing environments
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are particularly interested in leaders who have managed complex manufacturing operations involving several hundred employees across multiple shifts and departments.

Relevant industries may include:

• Heavy industrial manufacturing
• Engineered equipment
• HVAC and data center equipment
• Modular/skid manufacturing
• Aerospace/defense manufacturing
• Large-scale fabrication and assembly

Candidates with a track record of career progression, long-term organizational impact, developing other leaders, and successfully managing large manufacturing workforces are strongly encouraged to apply.