Production Manager

Production Manager – Heavy Industrial Operations Location: Beaumont, TX Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: $80,000–$120,000 per year Schedule: Day Shift Drive Throughput. Lead Leaders. Build Operational Excellence. Iron Horse is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead production workflow, line scheduling, and shift operations at our Beaumont heavy repair and industrial overhaul facility. This is a senior plant leadership role responsible for meeting throughput targets, workflow planning, labor utilization, safety compliance, quality assurance, and continuous process improvement. You will lead through frontline Supervisors and Leads to run an efficient, high-volume industrial operation. No rail background? That’s fine. If you have managed production floors, assembly lines, plant operations, or high-volume remanufacturing/heavy maintenance facilities, your operational leadership skills are directly transferable. What You'll Do Manage Production & Workflow Direct day-to-day operations across multi-track repair, overhaul, and modification lines. Plan and prioritize work schedules, balancing machine/bay capacity and labor to hit customer deadlines and production quotas. Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including throughput, cycle times, rework rates, and labor efficiency; resolve line bottlenecks quickly. Implement Lean/continuous improvement initiatives to optimize floor layout, cycle time, and resource utilization. Ensure all production lines adhere strictly to OSHA and site safety standards. Deliver regular shift production reports and operational updates to Plant Leadership. Leadership & Team Accountability Direct, coach, and develop frontline Shift Supervisors and Leads. Establish clear daily throughput and quality targets for Leads, holding them accountable for their line teams. Build a culture centered on standard work, accountability, safety, and operational discipline. Facilitate structured shift handoffs to ensure uninterrupted multi-shift continuity. Quality, Compliance & Process Standardization Ensure all work complies with rigid industry standards (AAR, FRA, DOT) and customer technical specifications. Review production documentation, work orders, traveler packets, and sign-offs for completeness and regulatory compliance. Partner with Quality Assurance to execute root-cause corrective actions (RCCA) on defects or customer-flagged discrepancies. Standardize standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure repeatable, high-yield work processes. Capacity & Materials Management Coordinate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure parts, raw materials, and consumables are staged before line work starts. Monitor equipment availability and coordinate planned preventative maintenance with tooling and maintenance staff to avoid line downtime. What We're Looking For Experience: 3+ years managing teams in a production, plant manufacturing, remanufacturing, heavy fabrication, or industrial overhaul facility. Leadership Depth: Proven experience managing through frontline supervisors or leads rather than directly micromanaging individual contributors. Operational Planning: Demonstrated capability to balance schedules, allocate shift labor, manage bill-of-materials/work packets, and eliminate production bottlenecks. Process Mindset: Experience implementing SOPs, 5S, root-cause analysis, or continuous improvement frameworks. Technical Acumen: Ability to read drawings, specifications, technical manuals, and work orders, with solid proficiency in ERP/production tracking software. Education: High school diploma or GED required; technical certifications or operational degrees are a plus. Strongly Preferred (Bonus, Not Required): Background in heavy equipment assembly, fabrication, welding, structural repair, or heavy railcar maintenance. Familiarity with regulated manufacturing or maintenance environments (e.g., AAR, FRA, ISO 9001, aerospace, or automotive standards). Physical & Work Environment This is…

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