Bilingual Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

1st shift Bilingual Production Planning Manager
Location: Houston, TX
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Salary: $95,000-$110,000 annually (based on experience)
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package included

Kelly Services is seeking a Bilingual Production Planning Manager to lead production planning, scheduling, inventory management, and manufacturing operations for a growing fabrication facility. This position is responsible for aligning customer demand with production capacity, ensuring on-time delivery, optimizing inventory levels, and driving operational efficiency across the plant.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in production planning, supply chain coordination, inventory control, and manufacturing leadership, while serving as a key liaison between customers, sales, operations, and production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer demand, delivery requirements, and operational objectives
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, procurement, and manufacturing teams to align production plans with customer forecasts and order requirements
• Monitor production capacity, labor utilization, and inventory levels to ensure efficient operations
• Lead and supervise a team of 50+ fabrication employees while maintaining accountability for production performance
• Analyze customer demand trends and forecast requirements to support material planning and resource allocation
• Manage workflow by assigning responsibilities, setting priorities, and preparing schedules
• Ensure on-time order fulfillment and proactively address potential production delays or supply chain disruptions
• Oversee inventory management processes, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to increase operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve customer satisfaction
• Perform verification of production output according to specifications and quality standards
• Develop and present reports on production performance, scheduling effectiveness, inventory metrics, and customer service levels
• Manage and drive departmental P&L performance
• Oversee safe operation of equipment and coordinate preventive maintenance schedules
• Train, coach, and develop employees while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Production Planning, Production Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, or a related leadership role
• Experience creating and managing production schedules in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, and capacity planning
• Experience working directly with customers to balance production requirements and delivery expectations
• Proven leadership experience managing manufacturing teams
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for production planning and inventory control
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Results-driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred 

Why Join Us?

• Direct Hire opportunity with a stable and growing organization
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to lead both production planning and manufacturing operations
• High-impact role with visibility across operations, supply chain, and customer teams

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