FlexSteel - Manufacturing Manager - Connections

Cactus Wellhead•Baytown, TX

About The Position

The Manufacturing Manager leads daily operations within FlexSteel’s Connections manufacturing department in Baytown, Texas, ensuring safe, high-quality, efficient, and reliable production. The role oversees production activities and partners with Quality, Warehouse, Planning, Maintenance, Engineering, and Purchasing to meet customer and business requirements. It includes direct supervision of manufacturing supervisors and production employees, as well as responsibility for carrying out managerial duties in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. The position may be performed in an office or from home as business needs require, with occasional work at a branch or manufacturing facility. The role may involve exposure to loud noise, heavy equipment, temperature extremes, chemicals, and other industrial or field hazards. Required safety practices include wearing PPE, following safety protocols, participating in safety training, completing required certifications, and complying with environmental regulations. The position may also require drug screening, background checks, medical examinations, a valid driver’s license, and travel to remote locations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in an industrial, fabricated-products, machining, welding, assembly, or similar production environment.
Alternatively, 10 or more years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a hands-on production environment may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, quality systems, safety practices, and shop-floor execution.
Proven experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
The position may require pre-employment drug screening, background checks, medical examinations, safety certifications, a valid driver’s license, and travel to remote locations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering; Manufacturing; Operations Management; Industrial Technology; or a related field.
Experience leading multi-step manufacturing operations and coordinating with Quality, Planning, Warehouse, Maintenance, and Engineering.

Responsibilities

Perform required tasks in accordance with company safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
Lead and manage Connections manufacturing activities to meet safety, production, delivery, cost, and quality expectations.
Ensure safe working practices and compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
Support production schedules, labor planning, priorities, and capacity needs across the Connections value stream.
Oversee manufacturing processes that may include cutting and sawing, machining, pressing, welding, non-destructive examination, packaging, and related production support activities.
Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase efficiency.
Coordinate with Quality, Warehouse, Planning, Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, and Purchasing to optimize operations, resolve issues, and maintain production flow.
Develop and manage department budgets, including labor, materials, and overhead costs.
Maintain production records, reports, and KPIs; analyze trends and drive corrective actions as needed.
Coach, mentor, and develop supervisory staff and production teams, and ensure training and development plans are in place.
Ensure effective communication across all levels of the production team.
Lead or participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving for production issues or quality non-conformances.
Carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Perform other duties as assigned.