Production Manager

Production Manager – Large-Scale Manufacturing Operations Location: Houston, TX Compensation: $120,000–$140,000/year + bonus opportunity Employment Type: Full-Time Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Production Manager with a background leading large-scale manufacturing operations in a complex, multi-shift environment. This position supports a manufacturing organization of approximately 700–800 employees and requires a proven manager-of-managers who is comfortable leading through multiple layers of managers, supervisors, leads, and skilled production personnel. The ideal candidate has experience in a 500+ employee manufacturing environment and brings a strong background in heavy industrial manufacturing, fabrication, mechanical assembly, engineered equipment, or other complex production operations. Key Responsibilities Lead large-scale manufacturing operations across multiple departments, production areas, and shifts. Provide leadership through Production Managers, Supervisors, Leads, and frontline production personnel. Plan labor, capacity, equipment, and resource requirements based on backlog and forecasted workload. Drive execution against safety, quality, cost, productivity, schedule, and on-time delivery objectives. Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Planning, Project Management, and Operations leadership. Monitor production KPIs and implement corrective actions to address performance gaps. Develop managers and supervisors through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and accountability. Drive Lean Manufacturing, standard work, process improvement, and productivity initiatives. Ensure compliance with HSE programs, safe work practices, and Lockout/Tagout requirements. Support labor forecasting, operating budgets, capital planning, and manufacturing cost control. Ensure production meets engineering specifications, quality requirements, and customer/project schedules. Minimum Qualifications 10+ years of progressive manufacturing or industrial operations experience. 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience. Experience leading within a large-scale manufacturing organization of 500+ employees. Demonstrated experience managing through multiple levels of leadership , including managers, supervisors, and frontline leaders. Experience overseeing multiple production departments and/or shifts. Strong background in heavy industrial manufacturing, fabrication, mechanical assembly, engineered equipment, or similarly complex manufacturing. Demonstrated responsibility for production scheduling, workforce/capacity planning, safety, quality, cost, productivity, and delivery performance. Strong experience partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain/Purchasing, Planning, and other operational functions. Preferred Technical Experience Experience with several of the following is highly desirable: Pumps, motors, valves, and control valves Process piping and instrumentation Skid-mounted or modular equipment HVAC or large mechanical systems Fabrication, welding, machining, and mechanical assembly P&IDs, piping isometrics, and engineering assembly drawings ERP/MRP manufacturing systems ISO-certified manufacturing environments Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement Ideal Candidate Profile We are particularly interested in leaders who have managed complex manufacturing operations involving several hundred employees across multiple shifts and departments . Relevant industries may include: Heavy industrial manufacturing Engineered equipment HVAC and data center equipment Modular/skid manufacturing Aerospace/defense manufacturing Large-scale fabrication and assembly Candidates with a track record of career progression, long-term organizational impact, developing other leaders, and successfully managing large manufacturing workforces are strongly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing