Senior Production Lead — Thermal Spray & Coatings

Kymera International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 company-paid holidays and PTO

Healthcare savings accounts (FSA/HSA)

401(k) with company match

Company-paid short-term disability & 1

Competitive pay and team support

Job summary

Kymera International seeks a Production Manager to direct all manufacturing operations at the Houston facility, ensuring quality, on-time, and cost-effective output. The role leads multiple shifts, translating customer requirements into repeatable processes and driving a culture aligned with Kymera’s core values.

Responsibilities include safety leadership, process optimization, and staff development across production. Travel up to <25% may be required as needed in a growing company.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent engineering/machining experience is required.
• Minimum 10 years in a machine shop or thermal spray environment.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role in production or operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead production teams to achieve quality, safety, throughput, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Oversee production planning and resource allocation to meet demand.
• Drive continuous improvement using root-cause analysis and new technologies.
• Ensure safety, 5S, ISO 9001 and AS9100 compliance with QA coordination.
• Manage staffing for after-hours and urgent work as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Lean Six Sigma

GD&T

MS Office

Safety compliance

Travel readiness

Team development

Education

Associate degree in Machining, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Kymera International seeks a Production Manager to direct all manufacturing operations at the Houston facility, ensuring quality, on-time, and cost-effective output. The role leads multiple shifts, translating customer requirements into repeatable processes and driving a culture aligned with Kymera’s core values.

Responsibilities include safety leadership, process optimization, and staff development across production. Travel up to <25% may be required as needed in a growing company.