Production Manager - Manufacturing - Rockwall, TX

Production Manager

Rockwall, TX | Onsite | $90,000–$120,000 + Performance Bonus

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO and comprehensive benefits

Sponsorship: Position in not eligible for sponsorship

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a growing specialty manufacturing organization in the Rockwall, TX area to identify an experienced Production Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations. This is an opportunity to take ownership of production performance, team leadership, quality, safety, and continuous improvement within a hands-on manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who thrives in a smaller manufacturing operation and enjoys being close to the floor, solving problems, and driving results.

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily production operations and ensure production, quality, safety, and delivery goals are met.
• Lead, train, and motivate production employees and shift supervisors.
• Develop production schedules and optimize workflow to meet customer demand.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and other departments to resolve operational challenges.
• Monitor production KPIs and implement strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase output.
• Drive lean manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage inventory and coordinate materials to support production needs.
• Address performance issues and administer corrective action when necessary.
• Troubleshoot production issues and lead cross-functional problem solving.
• Maintain a strong focus on customer satisfaction, on-time delivery, and product quality.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of production or manufacturing management experience.
• Experience managing operations in a finished-goods manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience leading production teams, including hourly employees and shift supervisors.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Comfortable working in a smaller manufacturing environment with broad operational responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Industry-specific wire/cable experience is not required. We are open to candidates from a variety of manufacturing backgrounds.

Why This Role?

• Leadership opportunity: Take ownership of a critical manufacturing operation.
• Hands-on impact: Work directly with production teams and influence operational performance.
• Growth-focused environment: Opportunity to drive process improvements and implement new ideas.
• Competitive compensation: $90K–$120K base salary plus performance-based bonus.
• Strong visibility: Partner directly with plant leadership and key company stakeholders.

Location & Schedule

• Location: Rockwall, TX
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Start Date: ASAP