Senior Production Manager - Lean Ops for 200+ Team

Maverick Power; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

PTO & 401K

Health benefits

Growth opportunities

Diverse, collaborative environment

Job summary

Maverick Power in McKinney, TX is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations across multiple production lines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will oversee 5–7 supervisors and roughly 200 production technicians, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who builds strong teams, executes Lean manufacturing practices (5S, visual management, standard work), and partners with Planning, Quality, Engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, including at least 3 years in a production management role.
• Proven experience managing large teams (100+ employees) in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, process improvement, and root cause analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and production scheduling tools.
• Availability to work extended hours and weekends to meet business needs.
• This position requires the ability to read and interpret technical instructions, safety procedures, equipment manuals, and hazard communications in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors and leads overseeing approximately 200 production technicians.
• Manage daily production operations within a 150,000 sq. ft. facility, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Implement and sustain lean manufacturing practices, including 5S, visual management, and standard work.
• Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to meet production goals and resolve issues.
• Monitor KPIs such as OEE, yield, labor efficiency, and on‑time delivery.
• Develop staffing, training, and cross‑training plans to support growth and flexibility.
• Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement across all production teams.
• Manage budgets, production schedules, and capacity planning in alignment with company objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality management systems.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Business

Tools

ERP systems

Production scheduling tools

Job description

Maverick Power in McKinney, TX is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations across multiple production lines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will oversee 5–7 supervisors and roughly 200 production technicians, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who builds strong teams, executes Lean manufacturing practices (5S, visual management, standard work), and partners with Planning, Quality, Engineering,