Manufacturing Manager

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.