Production Manager

Ludlum Measurement, Inc (VPI Technology, ADIT, Eljen, WTM, Protean Instr); Sweetwater (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Ludlum Measurements, Inc. in Sweetwater, Texas, is seeking a detail-oriented Production Manager to lead production teams, optimize workflow, and drive continuous improvement.

This in-person, full-time role focuses on delivering safe, efficient products on schedule while supporting long-term objectives. The position requires leading supervisors and staff across multiple departments, with emphasis on manufacturing excellence, data-driven decisions, and cost-conscious process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering/operations field.
• 3–5 years direct operations management in manufacturing.
• Experience with new product launches is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production staff.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and labor utilization.
• Interpret data to identify trends and guide investments.
• Delegate responsibility across the facility.
• Monitor output to meet customer demand.
• Direct product flow and production.
• Oversee assembly flow and related processes.
• Inspire staff to meet schedules and quality goals.
• Identify and fix inefficient processes to cut costs.
• Support other departments to achieve goals.
• Assist with strategic planning and execution.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Operations Mgmt

Scheduling

Problem Solving

Communication

Budgeting

High mix low volume

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Ludlum Measurements, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Production Manager to join our team in Sweetwater, Texas. This leadership role is responsible for managing production teams, optimizing workflow, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Success in this position requires a collaborative leader who can motivate employees, solve complex operational challenges, and support the company’s long-term strategic objectives.

Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, leads, and production personnel across multiple manufacturing departments.
• Manage production staffing levels, scheduling, and labor utilization to maximize productivity.
• Interpret data to help see broad trends, solving problems, and support for capital investments
• Delegate responsibility to supervisors and leads throughout the facility.
• Monitor production output and make adjustments to meet customer demand.
• Hands on in directing product flow and production
• Ensure smooth and efficient assembly flow through the departments while overseeing its personnel and processes.
• Inspire and direct department personnel to maintain schedule, on time progress, and objectives to ensure high customer satisfaction rates.
• Operationally minded identifying and correcting inefficient processes to decrease costs while increasing profitability.
• Actively assists other departments and lines of business to achieve their goals and objectives as needed.
• Assists with company planning, organizing, and execution of strategic goals and objectives.
• Complete other duties as assigned or required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Operations Management, or related field.
• 3-5 years direct operations management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with new product launches is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• A background working in a high mix, low volume product offering produced in both make to stock and make to order production volumes
• Superior leadership skills to achieve all objectives.
• Exceptional budgeting, scheduling, and organizational skills are required.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly report to all levels of internal and external management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with a strong emphasis on MS Excel.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Compensation / Benefits

• Salary is dependent upon experience
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

About Ludlum Measurements
Ludlum Measurements, Inc. designs and manufactures radiation detection instruments used in environmental, industrial, and governmental applications around the world. Since 1962, we’ve been dedicated to building reliable products and providing exceptional customer support to help protect people and the environment. When you join Ludlums, you will learn new skills, acquire knowledge, and use these values to help grow in your career and fulfill your professional goals. We have a technical, clever talent pool here and want you to join us!

EOE Disclaimer
Ludlum Measurements is an Affi All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or any other federal, state, or local protected class and will not be discriminated against based on disability. If you would like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact HR at [e-mail]. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

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