Manufacturing Manager, 2nd Shift & Control Panels
Overview
Lead the full manufacturing operation at Panelmatic in Houston, TX, owning production output, quality, and continuous improvement on the 2nd shift. Direct a team of production supervisors, implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and drive KPI-based decisions across build, test, and delivery of custom control panels. Report directly to plant leadership and collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain to meet demanding client schedules. This role stands apart with a clear path to senior operations leadership and full ownership of a high-mix, high-complexity build environment.
What You'll Do9
- 1Oversee daily 2nd shift manufacturing operations, directing supervisors and staff to hit production targets on time.
- 2Develop and execute production plans in SAP and Excel, balancing capacity, labor, and material to meet customer demand.
- 3Monitor live MES dashboards and adjust workflows to keep throughput and quality at target.
- 4Own process improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma tools, cutting waste and cost by 10% in the first year.
- 5Enforce OSHA and ISO 9001 compliance across all work cells, documenting audits and corrective actions.
- 6Partner with engineering on AutoCAD and EPLAN designs to validate manufacturability before release.
- 7Track and report KPIs like OEE, DPPM, and on-time delivery to plant leadership weekly.
- 8Mentor supervisors on root cause analysis and 5S execution, building their capability to self-solve issues.
- 9Coordinate with maintenance and facilities to minimize downtime and keep CNC and press brake equipment running.
Requirements10
- 15+ years in manufacturing management, with 3+ years supervising supervisors or leads.
- 2Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or related field.
- 3Lean and Six Sigma Green Belt certification (Black Belt preferred).
- 4Proven skill using Microsoft Excel for capacity planning and KPI rollout.
- 5Experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle for production scheduling.
- 6Working knowledge of AutoCAD or EPLAN for reading electrical schematics.
- 7Hands-on background in control panel assembly or electrical manufacturing.
- 8Data-driven mindset with Python or SQL for analyzing production metrics.
- 9Strong leadership track record building teams and hitting OEE and quality goals.
- 10Flexibility to work 2nd shift hours (3pm-11pm) with occasional weekends.
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