Production Manager
Actalent
Oversees plant production, scheduling, performance, and continuous improvement.
7 days ago ago
$140,000 - $225,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Dallas, TX
Onsite
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Technical consultation
Performance analysis
Physical development
Injury prevention and recuperation
Sports psychology
360° Marketing
Consultancy with clubs and sporting entities
Legal services
Sector Specialisms
Utilities
Power
Automotive
Food and Beverage
Consumer Products
Industrial Goods
Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering
Role
What you would be doing
production scheduling
capacity planning
lean initiatives
process optimization
safety culture
kpi monitoring
- Provide direct leadership to all production and production support departments, including Scheduling, Production Control, and Manufacturing Supervision.
- Manage labor and capacity planning to balance workload and resource utilization across departments.
- Lead Lean/5S initiatives and structured problem-solving efforts to reduce waste and improve flow.
- Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute long-term improvement plans, including process optimization and capacity planning.
- Support the implementation of new technologies, equipment, and processes to enhance productivity and quality.
- Lead the Scheduling and Production Control teams to ensure effective coordination between order demand, inventory, and manufacturing output.
- Drive proactive problem-solving and cross-department coordination to remove production bottlenecks and reduce downtime.
- Ensure production schedules align with customer demand, material availability, and plant capacity.
- Champion a zero-incident safety culture through proactive training and communication.
- Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Oversee day-to-day plant operations to ensure achievement of production goals for output, efficiency, quality, and delivery.
- Develop and execute short- and long-term operational plans that align with company strategic objectives.
- Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to improve product flow, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
- Drive a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement across all manufacturing areas.
- Manage plant budgets, track operational costs, and identify opportunities to improve margins and reduce overhead.
- Monitor and report on plant KPIs, including on-time delivery, throughput, safety, cost performance, and labor efficiency.
What you bring
master's
lean
metal fabrication
erp/mrp
ms excel
10+ years
- Master's degree preferred.
- Demonstrated success in Lean manufacturing, process optimization, and change management.
- Experience in metal fabrication and assembly production.
- Analytical mindset with ability to use data for decision-making and performance management.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills; able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven experience managing production control, scheduling, and cross-functional manufacturing teams.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing systems, including ERP/MRP.
- Experience in manufacturing of pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, and/or control panels is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Operations Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Experience in custom or mixed-mode manufacturing environments (project-based and standard product lines).
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or management role.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Proficient in MS Excel, including creating data spreadsheets with graphs, charts, and formulas.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Company-wide quarterly performance bonus
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with matching
- Paid holidays
- Employer-paid Teladoc
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Company
Overview
$1.3B Annual Revenue
Revenue Figure
Generated annually through a network of technical and consulting services.
27,500+ Consultants
Consultants Network
Comprises a global network of expert professionals across industries.
- Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner.
- Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services.
- Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects.
- Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems.
- Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.
- We empower people to realize their full potential by providing opportunities to grow and learn.
- We build lasting relationships based on trust, integrity, and respect.
- We champion innovation, continuously seeking creative solutions.
- We are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients and employees.
- We foster a collaborative environment where team members contribute to collective success.
2050
Target Year
The company has set a goal to achieve net-zero emissions by the year 2050.
- focused on reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing environmental sustainability.
- committed to making energy-efficient investments and improving operational practices for sustainability.
- focuses on reducing waste and increasing recycling in its operations.
- This company prioritizes creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued.
- The organization strives to increase gender diversity and empower women at all levels.
- The company regularly monitors and tracks progress on gender-related diversity goals.
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