Senior Production Leader — Lean & Delivery Excellence

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. 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.