Production Manager

Production Manager

Grand Prairie, TX - onsite 5x a week

Direct Hire - Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without assistance.

Pay: $115,000 - 125,000+ annually, depending on experience, plus performance-based bonus potential

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Our client is a growing precision manufacturing company specializing in custom metal fabrication, CNC machining, laser cutting, forming, and assembly services. Serving industries such as aerospace, industrial manufacturing, oil & gas, and commercial products, they have built a reputation for producing complex, high-quality components while investing in advanced manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement. Due to rapid growth and increasingly sophisticated customer demands, they are expanding their leadership team.

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations across multiple fabrication departments. This individual will lead front-line supervisors and production leaders while driving operational excellence, improving efficiency, and ensuring consistent quality and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate is a strategic manufacturing leader who enjoys developing people, improving systems, and solving complex production challenges. This role requires someone who can balance daily execution with long-term operational planning and thrives in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily production operations across multiple manufacturing departments, including laser cutting, CNC machining, press brake forming, finishing, and assembly.
• Supervise and develop production team leaders while fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Coordinate production schedules to maximize throughput, quality, and on-time customer delivery.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and implement improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Monitor production metrics, identify bottlenecks, and drive corrective actions.
• Partner with engineering, quality, planning, and operations teams to support customer requirements and production goals.
• Utilize ERP software to monitor production, inventory, and workflow.
• Develop standardized processes that improve communication across shifts and departments.
• Hire, mentor, and coach production personnel while supporting workforce development.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and company safety procedures.
• Manage tooling, equipment utilization, and manufacturing resources to support production demands.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of manufacturing experience within a metal fabrication, machining, or precision manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years leading supervisors, team leads, or production personnel.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes including press brakes, laser cutting, CNC machining, welding, or similar manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple production teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems (Fulcrum or similar platforms preferred).
• Strong systems-thinking mindset with the ability to improve operational processes beyond day-to-day production.
• Comfortable making decisions using production data and performance metrics.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge is a plus.
• Interest in leveraging AI or technology to improve manufacturing operations is a plus.
• No degree required; relevant manufacturing leadership experience is valued.