Production Manager

WIOSS South LP; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

WITRON is seeking an Operations Manager to coordinate daily activities for our automated material handling system, ensuring safe, efficient operation and meeting customer production targets. You will serve as the Site Manager's deputy, engaging with all levels of operation to drive collaboration and success.

You will generate and analyze KPI reports, lead process reviews, manage headcounts and labor costs, schedule maintenance with Maintenance Manager, and promote a safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree or trade cert preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Previous experience in warehouse, supply chain, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary deputy to Site Manager both internally and externally for customer relations, employee matters, and operational decisions
• Generate, analyze, and provide feedback relating to a variety of production and KPI reports to ensure superior, data-driven operational output
• Drive departmental and team operational excellence through regular process reviews and real-time feedback based on measurable deliverables
• Partner with the Site Manager to fully understand customer service expectations and implement necessary changes to processes and procedures to constantly improve performance
• Manage employee headcounts through effective workforce planning, drive responsible labor costs, and support results-driven team structure
• Maintain open, effective, and responsive communication with the customer on all aspect of operations directlyimpactingthe customers' expectations
• Attend and, in the case of the Site Manager's unavailability, chair staff meetings
• Promote a "Safety First" mindset in all activities
• Coordinate and supervise all production team activityin accordance withall applicable policies,lawsand regulations
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager and maintenance team to effectively schedule preventive and repair maintenance activities to minimize impact to daily production
• Action immediate resolutions to irregular operations through careful and impactful review of process deviations and implementation of innovative and effective solutions
• Approach each day with a continuous improvement mindset and drive all levels of the organization to strive to be better
• Provide leadership for colleagues by mentoring future leaders, promoting open communication between teams, coaching on process and procedural compliance, leading training & development initiatives, and promoting the company's values
• Act as a subject matter expert for WITRON system functionality and roles & responsibilities for the extended operations team

Skills

Team leadership

Analytics & KPI reporting

Customer relations

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

2- or 4-year college degree or trade certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

place76504 Temple calendar_today 30.09.2026 business WIOSS South LP

Join WITRON as aProductionManager!

The Operations Manageris responsible forcoordinating all dailyactivityrelated to the safe and efficient operation of WITRON's advanced automated material handling systemin order tomeet or exceed customer production targets. A successful Operations Manager will understand the operational and business needs of our customer and effectively engage with all levels of operation to drive collaboration, innovation, and success.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary deputy to Site Manager both internally and externally for customer relations, employee matters, and operational decisions
• Generate, analyze, and provide feedback relating to a variety of production and KPI reports to ensure superior, data-driven operational output
• Drive departmental and team operational excellence through regular process reviews and real-time feedback based on measurable deliverables
• Partner with the Site Manager to fully understand customer service expectations and implement necessary changes to processes and procedures to constantly improve performance
• Manage employee headcounts through effective workforce planning, drive responsible labor costs, and support results-driven team structure
• Maintain open, effective, and responsive communication with the customer on all aspect of operations directlyimpactingthe customers' expectations
• Attend and, in the case of the Site Manager's unavailability, chair staff meetings
• Promote a "Safety First" mindset in all activities
• Coordinate and supervise all production team activityin accordance withall applicable policies,lawsand regulations
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager and maintenance team to effectively schedule preventive and repair maintenance activities to minimize impact to daily production
• Action immediate resolutions to irregular operations through careful and impactful review of process deviations and implementation of innovative and effective solutions
• Approach each day with a continuous improvement mindset and drive all levels of the organization to strive to be better
• Provide leadership for colleagues by mentoring future leaders, promoting open communication between teams, coaching on process and procedural compliance, leading training & development initiatives, and promoting the company's values
• Act as a subject matter expert for WITRON system functionality and roles & responsibilities for the extended operations team

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; 2- or 4-year college degree or trade school certification preferred
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a supervisory role
• Previousexperience in warehouse, supply chain, manufacturing, or industrial sectors

Skills, Abilities, & Knowledge

• Familiarity with basic logistics and supply chain principles
• Basic understanding of automated material handling systems
• Customer-oriented communication and management
• Proventrack recordof team building
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and workload in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity
• P & L experience
• Ability to coordinate and supervise a team of colleagues working in shift patterns
• Experience in scheduling and/or overseeing planned, preventive, and unplanned maintenance
• Knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Physical Requirements

• Wearappropriate personnelprotective equipment in all safety-sensitive areas
• Be capable of continuous walking, standing, and climbing
• Lift, pull, push up to 50 lbs.

Travel

• This role may require occasional domestic and/or international travelin order toundergoingrelevant training, to attend internal and/or customer meetings, and/or to support other WITRON facilities as needed.

Shifts

• Flexibility to work any shift as required by operational needs
• Ability to beon-callas needed to ensure operational integrity

Why WITRON?

Innovative Environment:Be at the forefront of technology with WITRON's advanced automated material handling system.

Continuous Growth:Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement withample opportunitiesfor career development and advancement.

Competitive Benefits:WITRON values employees andstriveto create a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer three (3) bonus opportunities, comprehensive health benefits. We offer company paid Basic Life, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance. We offer a great 401(k) match, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and much more!

Join WITRON and be part of a team that's shaping the future of automation logistics!

WITRON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/ Color/Religion/Sex/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.