Manufacturing Production Manager

Position Summary The Manufacturing Production Manager is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations while driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency, quality, safety, and on-time delivery. This position combines production leadership with technical engineering expertise to optimize manufacturing processes, improve product quality, reduce costs, and support new product introductions. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals are achieved. Develop and execute production schedules to meet customer demands and business objectives. Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, throughput, and on-time delivery. Coordinate activities across Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Supply Chain departments. Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards. Drive accountability and foster a culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence. Engineering & Process Improvement Apply engineering principles to improve manufacturing processes, reduce waste, and increase throughput. Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing workflows, production cells, and facility layouts. Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement initiatives. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for production and quality issues. Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, process flow diagrams, and manufacturing standards. Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies, automation, tooling, fixtures, and equipment to improve operational performance. CNC Machining & Welding Operations Oversee CNC machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and customer requirements are met. Provide technical guidance regarding machining processes, tooling selection, fixture design, welding methods, and manufacturing best practices. Collaborate with engineers and maintenance personnel to troubleshoot production equipment and process issues. Optimize machining and welding operations to improve throughput, reduce scrap, and improve quality performance. Ensure production teams are following engineering specifications, blueprints, GD&T requirements, and welding standards. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field. Minimum 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience in a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or similar role. Minimum 3 years of Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or Industrial Engineering experience. Strong knowledge of CNC machining operations, machine setup, tooling, fixturing, machining processes, and programming concepts. Working knowledge of welding and fabrication processes, including MIG, TIG, and structural welding applications. Experience managing machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, or metal manufacturing operations. Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, technical specifications, and GD&T. Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar CAD software for creating and modifying manufacturing drawings, production layouts, fixtures, tooling, and blueprint designs. Experience designing manufacturing solutions, fixtures, tooling, and production improvements using engineering principles. Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and Continuous Improvement methodologies. Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing planning software. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, automation systems, tooling, and preventative maintenance practices. Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to effectively lead teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience within semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, precision machining, metal fabrication, or advanced manufacturing industries. Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification. Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, or other regulated quality management systems. Experience with CNC programming, G-Code, Mastercam, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar manufacturing software. Project Management experience leading capital equipment and facility improvement projects. Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Validation activities. Knowledge of AWS welding standards, ASME standards, and manufacturing best practices. Physical Requirements Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and spend significant time on the production floor. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and inspect equipment throughout the facility. Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safely work around manufacturing equipment. Salary Range $90,000 - $110,000 annually , depending on experience, qualifications, and industry background. Location Location: Austin, TX Reports To Reports To: Director of Operations / Plant Manager Additional Information This position is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing leader who can bridge the gap between engineering and production while driving efficiency, quality, and operational excellence across CNC machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly operations. #J-18808-Ljbffr