Shop Floor Manager - Custom at Cates Control Systems, Inc.

Plano, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 May, 26

Salary

95000.0

Posted On

07 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Constraint Management, Labor Assignment, Scheduling, Performance Evaluation, Coaching, Communication, Lean Manufacturing, Safety Compliance, Quality Monitoring, Capacity Planning, ERP Systems, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Workflow Management

Industry

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Description Job Purpose: The Shop Floor Manager is responsible for managing shop labor and execution capacity to meet customer demand safely, efficiently, and predictably. This role owns people leadership, staffing, workflow, and daily execution across the shop floor. Custom Shop Floor Management is about managing constraints under uncertainty. The Shop Floor Manager does not own job scope, material strategy, or purchasing decisions. Instead, this role partners closely with the Production Control Manager, who owns job execution planning, and with Customer Service, who owns the sales order lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: · Constraint management and flexibility · Skill-based labor assignment · Rapid response to changing information · Assign technicians based on skill and job complexity. · Re-sequence work as scope or readiness changes. · Protect critical-path jobs from disruption. · Manage interruptions without destabilizing the entire schedule. · Absorb execution volatility while maintaining momentum. Labor & Workforce Leadership · Directly lead and manage Team Leads and Technicians. · Set expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork. · Evaluate performance and provide coaching, feedback, and development. · Make staffing adjustments based on demand, skill requirements, and capacity needs. Execution & Scheduling · Prioritize and sequence work to meet delivery commitments. · Assign labor based on skill, complexity, and job requirements. · Adjust daily and short-term schedules in response to changing conditions. · Ensure production work is released and executed according to defined priorities. Capacity Planning & Communication · Evaluate available labor capacity and constraints. · Communicate accurate capacity data to Production Control and leadership. · Identify risks related to staffing levels, skill gaps, or execution constraints. · Participate in planning discussions by providing execution reality. Quality, Safety & Standards · Enforce adherence to drawings, work instructions, and QMS requirements. · Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA and internal standards. · Monitor quality performance and drive corrective actions. · Reinforce standard work and consistency across teams. Materials & Execution Coordination · Execute work within defined material constraints. · Escalate material shortages, BOM concerns, or execution blockers to Production Control. · Collaborate with Materials and Production Control to minimize schedule disruption. Continuous Improvement · Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and execution challenges. · Drive improvements in labor utilization, workflow, and shop organization. · Support lean initiatives and standardization efforts. Measurements/Success Indicators: · Bottlenecks resolved quickly · Jobs progress despite scope uncertainty · Limited disruption from change events · Customers insulated from internal variability · On-Time Delivery Performance · Production Schedule Adherence · Safety Performance · Labor Variance to Budget · Employee Retention and Development Education and Experience: · Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience preferred · 5+ years experience in manufacturing leadership · Experience in industrial fabrication or control panel manufacturing preferred Soft Skills: · Strong people leadership and coaching ability · Clear, direct, and consistent communicator · Decisive and calm under pressure · Highly organized with strong prioritization skills · Aligns with company culture and continuous improvement mindset Technical Skills: · ERP and production scheduling systems (Epicor preferred) · Labor planning and capacity management · Microsoft Office Suite (Excel required) · Lean manufacturing principles a plus · OSHA and UL 508A familiarity preferred More About Us Cates Control Systems was founded over 40 years ago and is an award-winning systems integration company that partners with manufacturing firms to develop and implement automation solutions to increase production, improve quality and reduce costs. Our customers are extremely diverse and spread all over North America (and a few internationally). Our customers make roofing shingles, fry potato chips, roast coffee, process poultry and beef, distill water, bottle apple juice, and ship all over the world. Cates is committed to delivering quality solutions that we stand behind through service and support. Our vision is to positively impact the lives of others. We are a fun, friendly company with a strong family atmosphere and 12 core principles that guide us at every step in our success. Our culture is firmly rooted in the values of honesty, integrity, commitment, and reliability. To learn more about Cates, please visit us at www.cates.com. Job Type: Full-time, in-office. Location: Plano, TX Schedule: Fabrication hours are 6am – 6pm Monday through Friday and 6am – 12pm Saturdays. You don’t have to work all the hours, but you need to be present most of them. Pay range: $70,000-$95,000 Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance

Responsibilities

The Shop Floor Manager is responsible for managing shop labor and execution capacity to meet customer demand while ensuring safety and efficiency. This role involves leading teams, managing workflow, and responding to changes in production requirements.