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Actalent Production Manager in Dallas, Texas
Job Title: Production ManagerJob Description
The Production Manager oversees daily and weekly manufacturing operations for assigned production areas or product lines. This role ensures that production schedules, quality standards, and safety objectives are met safely, efficiently, and at the highest quality standards. The Production Manager serves as the link between the shop floor and plant leadership, coordinating resources, resolving daily issues, and driving accountability within the production teams. This role manages department supervisors and team leads, ensuring consistent execution of processes, effective workforce utilization, and adherence to company standards.
Responsibilities
Manage daily production operations to meet schedule, quality, and cost targets.
Supervise and coach Production Supervisors and Leads to ensure effective labor utilization and team performance, promoting accountability, consistency, and employee development.
Prioritize and schedule work orders in coordination with Production Control and Scheduling teams.
Monitor progress and adjust resources as necessary to maintain on-time delivery.
Resolve production problems in real-time, including equipment issues, material shortages, or design changes.
Maintain accurate visibility into production status, resource needs, and constraints.
Build and develop high-performing teams through coaching, training, and performance management.
Conduct daily shift meetings and weekly team reviews to communicate goals, progress, and priorities.
Foster a culture of accountability, respect, and collaboration among supervisors and production staff.
Enforce safety and quality policies consistently across all operations.
Track key performance indicators (output, efficiency, scrap, downtime) and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to address recurring production issues and process nonconformances.
Lead 5S, Lean, and continuous improvement initiatives within assigned areas.
Support implementation of standard work, visual management, and daily management systems.
Partner with Supply Chain to ensure timely material availability and escalation of shortages.
Coordinate with Maintenance to minimize downtime and maintain equipment reliability.
Communicate status updates and production risks to the Plant Manager and Scheduling team.
Participate in daily production meetings, representing assigned areas and contributing to plant-wide problem solving.
Essential Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Operations, Manufacturing, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, preferably ETO or job shop environments.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure.
Experience managing multiple product lines, work centers, or shifts.
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production reporting tools.
Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in manufacturing operations, production scheduling, leadership communication, troubleshooting, quality improvement, and manufacturing efficiencies.
Experience in metal fabrication and welding.
Experience managing production schedules.
Experience in hiring, terminations, coaching, and mentoring.
Experience in production efficiencies and quality improvements.
Experience with MRP and ERP systems.
Effective communication across multiple teams and leadership.
Experience in troubleshooting manufacturing processes, emergencies, safety, security, and equipment issues.
Knowledge in industrial manufacturing, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, pumping station, hydraulics, pneumatics, control panel, engineering to order, ETO, 5S, and lean manufacturing.
Manufacturing of pump stations, hydraulics, pneumatics, and/or control panels experience would be a plus.
Experience in an engineering to order environment preferred.
Work Environment
This is an onsite position requiring office work and visits to the manufacturing floor in the same facility for collaboration and troubleshooting purposes. Typical working hours are Monday to Friday from 1:30 PM to 11:30 PM. The facility operates two shifts: one with 200 people during the day and another with 30-40 people in the evening.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Dallas, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $100000.00/yr.
Benefits Include: • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage • Employer-paid Teladoc • 401K with matching • Paid holidays • Paid Time Off • Company-wide quarterly performance bonus
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.