Senior Production Manager: Lean Ops & DPS Champion

Dixon Valve Company; Dallas (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

The Dixon Group is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations, turning demand into structured schedules while ensuring safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture. You will oversee planning, staffing, training, and continuous improvement with maintenance, engineering, supply chain, EHS, and HR teams.

We value veterans and encourage qualified veterans to apply. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and extensive manufacturing leadership experience; the company offers a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a production, operations, or plant management environment.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing and production.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and workforce management.
• Experience leading supervisors and production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing floor operations and execution of the Dixon Production System (DPS).
• Develop production schedules, assign work, and hold supervisors accountable for meeting production targets safely and efficiently.
• Manage staffing levels, labor allocation, attendance, and workforce performance.
• Maintain production boards and monitor production status, capacity, and order flow.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS to ensure smooth operations and minimize downtime.
• Lead daily tier meetings and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Monitor KPIs including throughput, schedule adherence, labor efficiency, scrap rates, and safety metrics.
• Support employee development through onboarding, training, cross-training, coaching, and performance management.
• Drive problem-solving efforts and implement corrective actions to remove operational bottlenecks.
• Participate in recruiting, employee relations, and succession planning efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Scheduling

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Operations

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Dixon Group is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations, turning demand into structured schedules while ensuring safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture. You will oversee planning, staffing, training, and continuous improvement with maintenance, engineering, supply chain, EHS, and HR teams.

We value veterans and encourage qualified veterans to apply. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and extensive manufacturing leadership experience; the company offers a