Production Manager

Datwyler•Dallas, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager leads all manufacturing operations at Datwyler’s Houston location, which serves the Oil & Gas industry and other industrial markets. The site’s manufacturing processes include CNC milling and turning, rubber molding and press operations, assembly, testing, and related production activities. The role leads production supervisors, leads, and manufacturing personnel, and partners with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Commercial teams to execute the production plan and meet business objectives. As a member of the Site Leadership Team, the Production Manager is accountable for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost performance, and development of manufacturing talent. The role requires people leadership and operational management experience, along with technical understanding of CNC machining and precision manufacturing. High-mix, low-to-medium volume machining experience is highly desirable; experience in oil and gas, industrial manufacturing, or engineered products is preferred.

Requirements

Minimum 7–10 years of manufacturing leadership experience in a production environment.
Experience managing CNC machining operations, including CNC mills, CNC lathes, machining personnel, tooling, and production performance metrics.
Minimum 3–5+ years of people leadership experience managing supervisors and/or production teams.
Strong leadership and team-development skills, with the ability to motivate and engage employees at all levels.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated experience managing manufacturing operations, capacity planning, and production performance.
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, safe work practices, hazard recognition, incident investigation, and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable environmental, health, and safety requirements.
Knowledge and experience implementing lean manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and operational excellence principles.
Understanding of quality systems, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
Experience with ERP systems and production reporting tools; SAP experience is required.
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret operational metrics and drive improvements.
Working knowledge of MS Office, including Excel.
Fluent in English.
Ability to occasionally lift and move materials, tools, equipment, or components weighing up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field; preferred but not required.
Experience in oilfield equipment, industrial products, metalworking, precision machining, or related manufacturing environments.
Experience supporting molding, rubber processing, or compression press operations.
Experience leading machinists and machining operations in a high-mix, low-to-medium volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop production supervisors, leads, and manufacturing personnel, fostering accountability, engagement, safety, and continuous improvement.
Oversee machining, molding, assembly, testing, and related manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality execution of customer requirements.
Execute the site production plan and align personnel, equipment, and resources to meet customer commitments.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators.
Ensure appropriate staffing, training, and workforce development plans are in place.
Lead the site manufacturing safety program, including OSHA compliance, company safety and risk mitigation programs, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
Lead investigations and resolution of production, quality, and operational issues, implementing sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
Drive continuous improvement in productivity, throughput, waste reduction, cost optimization, capacity utilization, and process reliability.
Oversee equipment reliability and collaborate with Maintenance on preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
Manage departmental budgets and resources to achieve operational and financial objectives.
Lead capital projects and coordinate with the Facility & Maintenance Manager on equipment installations and manufacturing expansion initiatives.
Demonstrate safety and quality leadership through daily actions, visible shop-floor engagement, and consistent reinforcement of operational standards.
Ensure team compliance with company policies and applicable environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.