VP of Production

Nema Enclosures is seeking a results-driven VP of Production to lead our manufacturing operations. This critical leadership role is responsible for overseeing the entire production process

Duties and Responsibilities:

Production Execution & Throughput

• Execute production schedule set by Planning Lead, ensuring resources (labor, equipment, training) are aligned to hit output targets.
• Own execution from released to floor through WIP to Finished Goods (WIP→FG).
• Ensure ≥92% on-time delivery performance in coordination with Production Planning.
• Maintain real-time awareness of shop floor status, priorities, and bottlenecks across all departments. Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on waste reduction and process optimization.
• Implement and sustain 5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, and Visual Management systems. Demonstrates a passion for teaching Lean methodologies, building team capability, and creating sustainable operational improvements. Six Sigma & Process Improvement
• Apply Six Sigma and DMAIC methodologies to drive measurable operational improvements.
• Utilize Root Cause Analysis, Pareto Analysis, Fishbone Diagrams, and Process Mapping.
• Establish KPI tracking and production performance dashboards. ERP Systems & Reporting
• Utilize ERP systems to manage production workflow, labor tracking, and operational reporting.
• Generate reports related to throughput, downtime, scrap, labor utilization, and delivery performance.
• Maintain accurate production and operational records. Shop Floor Leadership & Priority Alignment
• Own and enforce daily production priorities across all departments (Laser, PB, Weld, PC, Assembly), aligned with the schedule.
• Collaborate with department leads to ensure clear, consistent direction and execution.
• Act as the central point of accountability for execution clarity across the shop.

Labor Management & Productivity Control

• Perform daily labor balancing to ensure proper staffing by department and alignment to workload.
• Steward total labor hours, ensuring efficient use of regular time and controlled and intentional use of overtime
• Ensure accurate time tracking and labor allocation across all production employees.
• Safety & Compliance
• Maintain full accountability for workplace safety performance. Immediately address and manage all safety incidents and injuries.
• Ensure all incidents are properly documented and OSHA-compliant.
• Reinforce a culture where Safety → Quality → Delivery → Cost drives all decisions

Quality Execution

• Ensure all production output meets quality standards defined by the Quality organization. Partner with Quality to address defects, training gaps, and process issues.
• Reinforce adherence to standard work and procedures across departments.
• Cost Control & Process Efficiency
• Evaluate manufacturing processes for cost effectiveness and feasibility.
• Identify and implement improvements to reduce cost, increase throughput, and improve efficiency
• Optimize use of labor, materials, and equipment to meet productivity targets (measured in dollars output).
• Systems, Scheduling Feedback & Coordination · Adjust production execution to meet productivity and delivery goals.
• Develop and implement recovery plans for late or at-risk orders.

Training, Development & Team Management

• Own all production employee training and development.
• Document and track all training activities; report updates in weekly management meetings. Conduct performance evaluations, including compensation adjustments.
• Build team capability to support scaling production and improving consistency. Workforce Administration
• Approve and manage PTO scheduling in coordination with production needs.
• Ensure staffing levels align with production demand and scheduling requirements.

Documentation & Compliance Systems

• Maintain and update ISO procedures and documentation as required in conjunction with the Quality Manager.
• Ensure operational processes are documented, standardized, and followed. Communication & Management Participation
• Participate in management meetings, providing updates on production performance, labor utilization, and risks to delivery
• Communicate clearly across departments to maintain alignment and execution pace.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform ad hoc duties as required to support business needs and operational priorities

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have management experience in larger organizations with 100+ employees?

Experience:

• Production management: 3 years (Required)
• Leadership: 3 years (Required)
• WIP management: 1 year (Required)
• Schedule execution: 2 years (Required)
• Metal/Aluminum: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• 5S OR Kaizen OR Lean Manufacturing Certifications (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77029 (Required)