30+ days ago

Job Description

Ludlum Measurements, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Production Manager to join our team in Sweetwater, Texas. This leadership role is responsible for managing production teams, optimizing workflow, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Success in this position requires a collaborative leader who can motivate employees, solve complex operational challenges, and support the company's long-term strategic objectives.

Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person

Job Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, leads, and production personnel across multiple manufacturing departments.
  • Manage production staffing levels, scheduling, and labor utilization to maximize productivity.
  • Interpret data to help see broad trends, solving problems, and support for capital investments
  • Delegate responsibility to supervisors and leads throughout the facility.
  • Monitor production output and make adjustments to meet customer demand.
  • Hands on in directing product flow and production
  • Ensure smooth and efficient assembly flow through the departments while overseeing its personnel and processes.
  • Inspire and direct department personnel to maintain schedule, on time progress, and objectives to ensure high customer satisfaction rates.
  • Operationally minded identifying and correcting inefficient processes to decrease costs while increasing profitability.
  • Actively assists other departments and lines of business to achieve their goals and objectives as needed.
  • Assists with company planning, organizing, and execution of strategic goals and objectives.
  • Complete other duties as assigned or required.



Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Operations Management, or related field.
  • 3-5 years direct operations management experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with new product launches is a plus
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • A background working in a high mix, low volume product offering produced in both make to stock and make to order production volumes
  • Superior leadership skills to achieve all objectives.
  • Exceptional budgeting, scheduling, and organizational skills are required.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly report to all levels of internal and external management.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office with a strong emphasis on MS Excel.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.


Compensation / Benefits
  • Salary is dependent upon experience
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development



About Ludlum Measurements
Ludlum Measurements, Inc. designs and manufactures radiation detection instruments used in environmental, industrial, and governmental applications around the world. Since 1962, we’ve been dedicated to building reliable products and providing exceptional customer support to help protect people and the environment. When you join Ludlums, you will learn new skills, acquire knowledge, and use these values to help grow in your career and fulfill your professional goals. We have a technical, clever talent pool here and want you to join us!


EOE Disclaimer
Ludlum Measurements is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or any other federal, state, or local protected class and will not be discriminated against based on disability.  If you would like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email

hr@ludlums.com

. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact HR at

hr@ludlums.com

. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.
 

LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees. OFCCP Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

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Numbers & Facts

LocationSweetwater
Job TypeFull-time
Websitehttps://www.ludlums.com/

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  • Schedule Developmentunmatched
  • Staff Motivationunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
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