Production Manager 2

Celestica Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. is seeking a Production Manager 1 in Fort Worth, TX to oversee daily manufacturing operations. You will manage production schedules, coordinate materials, personnel, and equipment, and lead a diverse team to meet quality, delivery, and cost targets.

The role requires 5–7 years of experience, a related bachelor's degree, and strong cross-functional communication. This position is on-site and located at Celestica's Fort Worth facility.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Receives daily production schedule and materials from planning and logistics.
• Coordinates inputs and resources to achieve on-time production within budget.
• Identifies and resolves bottlenecks in the production process.
• Guides teams to continuously improve production processes and quality.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Team leadership

Process improvement

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Date: Aug 5, 2026

Location: Fort Worth, TX, US

General Overview

Functional Area: OPS - Operations
Career Stream: PRD - Production
Role: Manager 1
SAP Short Name: MG1
Job Title: Production Manager 1
Job Code: MG1-OPS-PRD
Job Level: Band 09
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Receives a daily production schedule from planning; receives material to manufacture modify or repair products from logistics.
• Coordinates these inputs and a variety of resources (e.g., materials, personnel, equipment, etc.) to achieve on-time production of quality products within budget guidelines.
• Identifies and resolves bottlenecks in the production process.
• Identifies limits to production and guides teams to continuously improve processes.
• In-depth knowledge of the production process and the tools and equipment used in the process.
• Knowledge of materials and processes
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the business unit and how decisions impact customer satisfaction, product quality, on-time delivery and the profitability of the unit.
• Ability to coordinate a wide variety of resources to meet production quality and quantity metrics within a highly dynamic environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employees to achieve high production levels within tight time deadlines
• Good understanding of IT concepts and integrated business applications

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with occasional exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.
• Duties may require periodic sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. ~Occasional overnight travel is required
• Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines

Typical Experience

• Five to seven years of relevant experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas
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