Job Description

Manufacturing Manager

Houston, TX 77090

Overview

Electrical equipment manufacturer is hiring a Manufacturing Manager to lead production operations across high-volume switchboard assembly lines. This role oversees 50+ production staff and is accountable for throughput, quality, safety, labor planning, equipment uptime, and KPI reporting to senior leadership. The opportunity is well-suited for a hands-on production leader who can build scalable processes, develop frontline leaders, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure quality, on-time delivery, and alignment with UL-891 standards.
• Own production scheduling, labor planning, and coordination of equipment maintenance to support output goals.
• Drive consistent execution across multiple production lines in a high-growth environment.

Operational Excellence / Lean Manufacturing

• Implement and sustain lean manufacturing strategies to increase throughput, reduce downtime, and improve efficiency.
• Identify bottlenecks and execute corrective actions to improve flow, productivity, and performance.

Data, Metrics & Reporting

• Use ERP (Global Shop Solutions preferred) and Excel to analyze production KPIs, workforce performance, and cycle-time trends.
• Prepare weekly dashboards and reports for senior leadership to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Support capacity forecasting, headcount planning, and organizational design (production operations focus; not a materials procurement or product design role).

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with Engineering and Procurement to streamline production support and improve handoffs while maintaining clear ownership boundaries.
• Participate in capital projects (e.g., facility expansion, new product lines) through production-focused analytics and operational planning.

Safety & Quality

• Ensure safety compliance, lead quality audits, and reinforce a culture of safety, ownership, and operational excellence.
• Engage external consultants as needed to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Team Development

• Coach and mentor supervisors and team leads to build a scalable, high-performing workforce.
• Design/improve the production org structure and staffing model to support long-term growth.

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including 5+ years leading teams in large-scale operations (experience in $100M+ environments strongly preferred).
• Proven experience leading 50+ employees and improving throughput, quality, and engagement.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, workforce optimization, and OSHA / UL compliance.
• Advanced Excel capability (pivot tables, Power Query, macros) and strong ERP reporting skills.
• Strong communicator with a collaborative, accountable leadership style.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (Master’s a plus).
• Lean Six Sigma certification.

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