Production Manager

Ludlum Measurement, Inc (VPI Technology, ADIT, Eljen, WTM, Protean Instr)•Sweetwater, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ludlum Measurements, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Production Manager to join our team in Sweetwater, Texas. This leadership role is responsible for managing production teams, optimizing workflow, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Success in this position requires a collaborative leader who can motivate employees, solve complex operational challenges, and support the company's long-term strategic objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Operations Management, or related field.
3-5 years direct operations management experience in a manufacturing environment
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
A background working in a high mix, low volume product offering produced in both make to stock and make to order production volumes
Superior leadership skills to achieve all objectives.
Exceptional budgeting, scheduling, and organizational skills are required.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly report to all levels of internal and external management.
Proficient in Microsoft Office with a strong emphasis on MS Excel.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Nice To Haves

Experience with new product launches is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, leads, and production personnel across multiple manufacturing departments.
Manage production staffing levels, scheduling, and labor utilization to maximize productivity.
Interpret data to help see broad trends, solving problems, and support for capital investments.
Delegate responsibility to supervisors and leads throughout the facility.
Monitor production output and make adjustments to meet customer demand.
Hands on in directing product flow and production.
Ensure smooth and efficient assembly flow through the departments while overseeing its personnel and processes.
Inspire and direct department personnel to maintain schedule, on time progress, and objectives to ensure high customer satisfaction rates.
Operationally minded identifying and correcting inefficient processes to decrease costs while increasing profitability.
Actively assists other departments and lines of business to achieve their goals and objectives as needed.
Assists with company planning, organizing, and execution of strategic goals and objectives.
Complete other duties as assigned or required.