Production Manager

Nefab; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Production Manager will oversee the Thermoforming production operation at Nefab Plastic Solutions in Irving, TX.

You will lead daily production activities, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and collaborate with quality, supply chain, and sales teams across sites to meet customer demands. Strong leadership and hands-on problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Production Management, or related field.
• Experience in thermoforming operations and processing.
• Proven people management and team leadership experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems.
• Ability to work across all levels of the organization and manage priorities effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production operations across all shifts to meet customer demand, delivery commitments, and production schedules.
• Manage and develop production personnel, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and discipline.
• Drive a positive, results-oriented culture focused on quality, safety, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing.
• Monitor production, quality, and plant performance metrics; analyze data and implement actions to improve results.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Site Manager, Quality, and other functions on materials, maintenance, packaging, waste, and quality issues.
• Bring strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with experience in thermoforming, quality systems, and production management tools.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Safety management

Education

Bachelors in Plastics/Production

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality Management Systems

Job description

Production Manager, Nefab Plastic Solutions in Irving

Nefab Group is on a growth journey, and we are dependent on engaged people to succeed. Our production organization is vital to delivering efficient, high-quality packaging solutions to our customers.We are now strengthening our team in Nefab Plastic Solutions in Irving with a Production Manager.

As Production Manager, you will be responsible for leading daily production operations and ensuring safety, quality, and delivery targets are met. You will contribute to Nefab by driving efficient, reliable, and high-quality packaging production.

You will be part of Nefab's production organization, playing a key role in ensuring efficient and reliable operations. In the production organization, you will collaborate closely with colleagues in quality, supply chain, sales, and other functions, as well as with teams across different sites and geographies, to deliver high-quality solutions to our customers.

This position is located in Irving, and you will report to Jennifer Davis

Do you want to be part of a global organization and contribute to our growth journey?

Job Summary

The Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Thermoforming production operation at Nefab.

MAIN RESPONSIBLITES

• Lead day-to-day production operations across all shifts to meet customer demand, delivery commitments, and production schedules.
• Manage and develop production personnel, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and discipline.
• Drive a positive, results-oriented culture focused on quality, safety, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing.
• Monitor production, quality, and plant performance metrics; analyze data and implement actions to improve results.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Site Manager, Quality, and other functions on materials, maintenance, packaging, waste, and quality issues.
• Bring strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with experience in thermoforming, quality systems, and production management tools.

Minimum Experience And Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Production Management, or a related field.
• Experience in thermoforming operations and processing.
• Proven people management and team leadership experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems.
• Ability to work across all levels of the organization and manage priorities effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

LANGUAGES

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

PROFESSIONAL PRINCIPALS

• To always act in a professional and ethical manner.
• To maintain a positive work environment and recognize that this is a shared responsibility and includes recognition, respect, co-operation, and open communication.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, and comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization, customers, and vendors
• The ability to quickly identify, prioritize, and execute tasks to meet critical project deadlines
• Team leadership skills
• Experience problem-solving within multi-faceted and complex systems
• Experience negotiating with third-party providers of products and services
• Strategic thinker, dedicated team player and team builder who has a can-do attitude and has a hands-on, take-ownership personality

Additional Information (Job Environment)

• Follow all applicable health, safety, and environmental laws, policies, and procedures.
• Use required protective equipment and safe work practices at all times.
• Report hazards, defects, unsafe conditions, or incidents immediately.
• Maintain a safe and respectful workplace at all times.

Physical Demands

• This role may require standing, walking, reaching, lifting up to 40 lbs, gripping, pushing/pulling, and repetitive motions.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Work Environment

• Work may be performed in both office and plant environments.
• The role may involve noise, dust, travel, and occasional evening or weekend work.
• Personal protective equipment is provided as needed.

Health, Safety and Environmental Obligations

• Nefab is committed to employee safety, legal compliance, and safe working conditions.
• Sustainability is an important part of our business and our value proposition.
• We work to reduce environmental impact while supporting the wellbeing of our people and stakeholders.

Company values and Ways of Working

Our core values are Simplicity, Empowerment and Respect. Our ways of working are characterized by Customer First, Cooperation, and Communication. This means that we are always putting customers first, through cooperation and communication. We respect each other and the environment. People are empowered to grow and innovate to simplify.

latest October 15, 2026.

Nefab is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe everyone has talent, and therefore welcome all applications.

We are part of the Nefab Group, which was founded in 1949 and is a world leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions and logistics optimization services. Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. We do this by innovating together with our customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions while always respecting people and high ethical standards. This contributes to a better tomorrow for our customers, for society, and for the environment.

With more than 75 years of experience combined with competence and presence in 39 countries, we offer global solutions and local service worldwide to companies in industries such as Telecom, Datacom, Semicon, Energy, Medtech, Mining & Construction, and LiB & E-mobility. Nefab Group has around 5,500 employees with a yearly turnover of 10.3 BSEK. The owners are the Nordgren/Pihl family and FAM AB, a privately owned holding company within the Wallenberg Ecosystem.