Production Manager at VanTran Industries Inc.

Waco, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Supervision, Productivity, Quality Control, Safety Compliance, Onboarding, Staffing, Resource Allocation, 5S, Housekeeping, Corrective Actions, Coaching, Training, Workflow Optimization, Lean Practices, Continuous Improvement

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Description Production Manager Location Waco, TX (On-site) Classification Exempt Reports to Plant Director JOB DESCRIPTION Summary/Objective The Production Leader leads and develops the skid assembly production team, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations while meeting delivery, cost, and customer commitments. Essential Functions · Supervises and leads the direct labor team ensuring productivity, quality, and safety goals are met. · Assists in onboarding personnel and collaborates with leadership, Engineering, and SCM on production readiness and team integration. · Assigns daily work priorities, monitor performance, and adjust staffing/resources to meet production schedules. · Ensures compliance with all safety regulations, PPE usage, and 5S/housekeeping standards on the skid assembly floor. · Partners with Quality Engineers to monitor product conformity and support corrective actions when issues arise. · Provides coaching, training, and performance feedback to production associates to foster growth and accountability. · Collaborates with Manufacturing and Industrial Engineers to optimize workflows, reduce bottlenecks, and improve efficiency. · Supports new product introductions by assisting with first-article builds, trials, and equipment validation. · Drives continuous improvement initiatives within the team, including Lean practices, waste reduction, and standard work implementation. · Maintains accurate production reporting, labor tracking, and shift performance metrics. · Acts as a communication link between associates and plant leadership, ensuring alignment on goals, issues, and improvement opportunities. · Champions VanTran’s culture and values, promoting teamwork, ownership, and commitment to excellence. Competencies Ethical Conduct. Communication Proficiency. Attention to Detail. Strong Negotiation Skills. Technical Capacity. Self-Motivated. Leadership. Collaboration. Time Management. Business Acumen. Decision Making. Ownership of Projects. Accountable to Objectives. Customer-Driven. Organizational Skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products. Supervisory Responsibility Supervisors Production Team. Environment/Physical Requirements The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to access and navigate each department in the Office and Factory Floor. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position with working hours from 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday. However, depending on workload there may be occasional longer days and occasional weekends as needed. Employee is expected to work the necessary hours to complete all tasks on time and to a satisfactory standard. Travel Regular travel is not required for this position. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 5+ Years of Manufacturing Leadership experience required Benefits 15 days of PTO on an annual basis 100% of Employee Premium on HMO Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, and Group Life paid for Voluntary Life Insurance 401(k): 4% employer match The Company has the discretion to alter or rescind the benefits listed above at any time in accordance with any applicable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law. Work Authorization/Security Clearance Required to be authorized to work lawfully in the US. AAP/EEO Statement VanTran Transformers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal antidiscrimination law covering employment. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time in the Company’s sole discretion. At-Will Employment Your employment is at-will, which means that either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, for any or no reason, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this job description serves to alter your at-will status or should be deemed a promise of employment for any specified time period. Disclaimer This job description does not constitute a contract of employment, either express or implied. This job description is for informational purposes only. The Company has the discretion to alter the terms and conditions of employment, including the duties and responsibilities set forth herein, during the course of your employment in accordance with any appliable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

The Production Leader is responsible for leading and developing the skid assembly production team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations while meeting all delivery, cost, and customer commitments. This involves supervising direct labor, assigning daily priorities, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.