Manufacturing Operations Manager (Bilingual; Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement exp. req.)

Manufacturing Operations Manager (Bilingual; Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement exp. req.)

Location : North Houston, TX

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000 + Generous Bonus + Full Benefits

Benefits : 80% Paid Top Tier Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life, 401k w / match, PTO, Holidays

Job Type : Full-Time

Typical hours : Mon-Fri; 6 AM – 3 PM CT

Start Date : ASAP

Sponsorship is not available

Our client, a reputable and high-growth manufacturing company in north Houston, is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead and optimize day-to-day plant operations. This is a hands-on role suited for someone with a background in industrial or manufacturing engineering, experience in high-speed discrete manufacturing, and a drive for continuous improvement. You'll oversee department staffing (a team of approximately 15), production flow, equipment performance, and operational KPIs—all while ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-quality environment. Success in this role requires someone who can manage at every level of the organization, from the shop floor to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are met
• Lead and develop a Spanish-speaking production team (15)
• Develop and execute strategic plans to improve profitability and productivity
• Implement and sustain Lean Six Sigma practices to drive efficiency and reduce waste
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Evaluate, document, and enhance processes that lead to increased efficiency
• Monitor key metrics (OEE, OKRs, yield, downtime) and lead improvement initiatives
• Champion a safety-first culture with emphasis on quality and production
• Conduct root-cause analysis and corrective actions for production and quality issues
• Foster a service-minded, collaborative environment rooted in accountability

Qualifications

You're a technically sharp, people-first leader who knows every great operation begins with human connection. You look beyond job titles, engaging with your team because relationships drive results. While ready to influence strategy, you stay grounded—on the floor, shoulder-to-shoulder with your team, translating goals into action and building cross-functional bridges.

You bring a passion for process optimization and a systems mindset to manufacturing. From production flow design and time studies to automation and human integration, you're always seeking smarter, leaner ways to work. You balance data-driven decisions with an understanding of real-world operations and human factors. You lead from beside, not in front, and thrive where creativity, curiosity, and continuous improvement are part of the culture.

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