Production Manager

Production Manager OpportunityPut your leadership skills in motion Great leaders don't set out to be leadersthey set out to make a difference If you're a proven people leader with strong problem-solving skills who loves keeping operations running smoothly, this is the role for you We're looking for multiple Production Managers to support our client's team (Direct Hire opportunities) in Richardson, TX and help them meet and exceed their growth goals in 2026 by keeping production on track You'll be the go-to expert in leading and optimizing manufacturing operations. As a Production Manager, you will be fully accountable for achieving daily production goals, maintaining high quality standards, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring a safe, high-performance work environment.Pay Rate: $110-125KShift: 1st shiftWhy You'll Love This RoleKeep It Running: Play a critical part in keeping production and teams at peak performance to meet and/or exceed growth objectives.Hands-On Coordination: Production metrics, accountability, and strong leadership are just a few ways you will make an impact.Room to Grow: Build on your leadership, manufacturing, and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.Collaborate and Connect: Work closely with technicians, leadership, and planners to keep everything moving.What You'll Be DoingProduction & OTD Management: Direct all aspects of the daily production schedule, coordinating diverse resources (materials, personnel, equipment) to achieve on-time delivery (OTD) and volume targets within budget.Process Expertise: Apply in-depth knowledge of the production process and the tools and equipment used to identify and eliminate bottlenecks, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow.Specialized Integration: Oversee manufacturing lines dedicated to the integration of complex systems, specifically managing the assembly, testing, validation, and reparation of products at the manufacturing site.Quality & Metrics: Coordinate a wide variety of resources to meet production quality and quantity metrics. Drive the attainment of key performance indicators (KPIs) for yield, cost reduction, and throughput.Business Impact: Apply in-depth knowledge and understanding of the business unit and how decisions impact customer satisfaction, product quality, on-time delivery, and the profitability of the unit to guide operational strategy.Continuous Improvement: Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and develop robust, repeatable production processes.Communication & Reporting: Effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers on production status, escalations, and resolution plans, and provide timely, accurate reports to senior management.Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to all EHS policies and regulatory requirements.What We're Looking For7 to 10+ years of progressive experience in high-volume electronics or complex system manufacturing, with a minimum of 3 years in a direct management role.Proven experience in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) or related high-tech hardware. Direct experience with liquid cooling and rack-level (L11+) integration is an asset.Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical) or a related technical field.Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, manage, train, and motivate a diverse group of employees to achieve high production levels in a highly dynamic environment.In-depth knowledge of manufacturing control systems, process flow, and modern quality methodologies (e.g., FMEA, RCA).Ability to use some or all of the following applications: Word, Lotus Notes, Excel, PowerPoint.Take the Next Step in Your Leadership Career If you're ready to be part of a team that values results, efficiency, accuracy, and collaborationwe want to hear from you. Apply today and help keep our client's operations running like clockworkPay Details: $110,000.00 to $125,000.00 per yearEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to applyTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy.The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.