Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Production Manager

Location : Waskom, TX

Overview : Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

Hire Type : Direct Hire

Benefits : Benefits from day 1 with almost 100% coverage! In addition to 11 paid holidays, 2-3 weeks vacation, 401K, etc.

Target Salary :  $85,000-100,000

Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options : up to 20% annual bonus

Job Summary : Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, including production scheduling, staffing, safety, quality, and employee performance. This role is responsible for keeping production on schedule, maximizing shop efficiency, and driving continuous improvement while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Job Duties :

• Lead and coordinate daily manufacturing activities to meet production schedules and customer requirements
• Manage staffing, work priorities, and overtime based on production needs and available resources
• Ensure required tooling, fixtures, materials, and resources are available to support production
• Monitor shop floor safety and address unsafe conditions while ensuring established safety procedures are followed
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, equipment utilization, productivity, and overall manufacturing efficiency
• Drive Lean manufacturing, 5S, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure preventive maintenance activities are completed according to schedule
• Train, develop, and evaluate employees while establishing and maintaining effective work standards
• Track production performance, material fallout, and other key manufacturing metrics
• Work cross-functionally to resolve production issues and maintain workflow throughout the facility

Qualifications :

• 3–5+ years of experience in a machine shop or machine tool manufacturing environment, including production supervisory or management experience
• Associate degree or some college preferred; bachelor’s degree is a plus but not required
• Strong understanding of machine shop operations, equipment, manufacturing processes, materials, and quality requirements
• Experience with production scheduling, manpower planning, and shop floor resource allocation
• Lean Manufacturing experience; Lean or auditing training preferred
• Ability to lead, develop, and manage a diverse manufacturing workforce
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.