Production Manager

Anchor Talent is recruiting an experienced Production Manager to lead the startup and operational launch of a new greenfield manufacturing facility in the Dallas area. This is a ground-floor opportunity to build a world-class production operation from the ground up, establishing processes, commissioning equipment, and scaling a team to full capacity.

The ideal candidate brings proven greenfield startup experience in advanced manufacturing and component production, with deep expertise in highly automated, robotics-intensive environments. This role is for a builder who thrives on ownership and accountability.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead production startup activities: equipment commissioning, process validation, trial runs, and ramp-up to full capacity
• Develop SOPs, work instructions, safety protocols, and quality control processes for the new facility
• Establish production schedules, capacity plans, and operational KPIs
• Manage daily production operations to meet customer demand, quality standards, and delivery commitments
• Hire, train, and develop production team including supervisors, leads, technicians, and operators
• Drive accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence on the floor
• Manage workforce planning, shift scheduling, and resource allocation
• Oversee heavily automated production lines with industrial robotics, including troubleshooting and performance optimization
• Partner with automation engineers to ensure robotic systems run at peak efficiency
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize OEE
• Identify opportunities for further automation and process improvement
• Implement lean manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, VSM) to eliminate waste
• Monitor and improve key metrics: cycle time, throughput, scrap rates, first-pass yield, and on-time delivery
• Establish strong safety culture and ensure OSHA compliance
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for production, quality, and safety issues
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Operations (or equivalent experience)
• 10 years in advanced manufacturing or component manufacturing in production leadership roles
• Proven greenfield/brownfield facility startup experience with process development and team building
• Extensive experience in highly automated, robotics-intensive manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and production metrics
• Robotics programming knowledge (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA) and automation troubleshooting
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)
  
  

This is a rare opportunity where you'll establish the foundation for a new facility, setting the processes, culture, and team that will define operations for years to come. If you're energized by startups, automation, and launching something new, this role offers exceptional impact and visibility.