Manufacturing Production Manager

LTS, LLC, a premier manufacturer based in Houston, TX, specializes in High Pressure-High Temperature Flowlines, Pigging & Packaged Skid Systems, and Flow Control Products, including chokes, ball valves, check valves, control valves, and heat exchangers. We are seeking a talented Production Manager for our Belle Chasse manufacturing facility in Louisiana.

Candidate must be a proven leader and have specific experience in precision machining and welding technologies with forged carbon & Chromium / Nickel / Molybdenum alloys. Candidate must be able to lead with limited direction & interact effectively. Demonstrated delivery of manufacturing metrics; Safety, Quality, Productivity & On-Time Delivery is essential. Position is salaried, manages a team of approx. 20 and reports to the President.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit skilled labor employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their performance; and oversee the development and maintenance of labor competence

• Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities

• Monitor employee and resource efficiencies

• Confer with management, production planner, engineering, sales and shop foremen to discuss project specifications and procedures

• Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment

• Create work orders while interpreting drawings, manuals, specifications, or procedures to determine sequence of operations for work order creation and processing

• Ensures work continuity through shop with a sense of urgency based on priority and quality

• Assists and participates in continuous improvements

• Wear all PPE in accordance with LTS, LLC ESOH Manual

Requirements:

• 5+ years minimum experience as a Production Manager with an emphasis on machining

• Production and manpower scheduling experience

• Prior knowledge working within a manufacturing ERP system

• Great interpersonal skills and leadership qualities and a hands-on attitude

• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example

• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills

• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously

• Experience with; HP Clamp & Hub, Flange, Ball, Check Valve & Closure Design a plus.

Lean Manufacturing ISO, and Six Sigma a plus