Manufacturing Production Manager

TDIndustries • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Production Manager manages, coaches, and develops staff and plans manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows. The role establishes the sequence and lead time of production operations to meet shipping dates based on sales forecasts or customer orders, expedites delayed operations, adjusts schedules when conditions change, and estimates production needs. The manager analyzes plant capacity and production requisition data to determine manufacturing processes and required resources, and prepares production reports.

The position oversees team development, workforce scheduling, equipment activity, capital asset decisions, maintenance, and area financial activity. It is responsible for safety practices, quality and productivity standards, preventive maintenance, shop systems, labor reporting, and communication with customers about production, schedule, and cost issues.

TDIndustries is an employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing company delivering building design, construction, service, and facilities maintenance across Texas and the Southwest. The company describes its culture as grounded in trust and servant leadership and highlights training, career development, and opportunities for employees to have a stake in the company.

Requirements

• More than 7 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Deep knowledge of production management.
• Understanding of quality standards and health and safety regulations.
• Experience reporting on key production metrics.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach.
• Possess licenses and/or certifications required by the trade for the position.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field directly applicable to the role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop staff, fostering continuous learning and collaboration.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and conduct constructive performance evaluations.
• Manage HR functions and optimize work schedules to meet project timelines, using equipment capabilities and workforce expertise.
• Plan and prepare manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows to meet shipping dates based on sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to address unforeseen conditions.
• Estimate production needs and analyze plant capacity and production requisition data to determine processes and required resources.
• Prepare production reports.
• Manage equipment activity, including capital asset purchase decisions and maintenance.
• Manage area financial activity, including shop rework budgets, labor budgets, and consumable spending.
• Conduct required safety observations, toolbox meetings, and safety stand-down meetings.
• Champion and sustain 6S and continuous improvement practices.
• Manage distribution of PPE and safety equipment to direct reports.
• Maintain quality and productivity standards, addressing deviations and issues involving substandard materials or uncertain conditions.
• Manage operator-based maintenance and total preventive maintenance across all areas.
• Manage shop systems, including SOMS, CRM, and Dynamics.
• Estimate and communicate man-hour needs based on workload to minimize downtime.
• Review and monitor labor reporting data.
• Communicate with customers regarding issues affecting production, schedules, and costs.

Benefits

• Employee ownership and a stake in the company.
• Training and career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager