IT Production Control Manager jobs in Houston, TX

Are you often perceived as being impatient, even though you’ve actually thought out your actions? Do you prefer the wide open landscape of working on projects rather than the day-to-day chore of repetitive tasks? Are you comfortable with taking calculated risks? Are you self-sufficient and dislike delegation because no one could do it the way you want it to be done anyway? Are you process-oriented with a knack for setting up systems which are able to effectively guide people and the course of action selected? Do you enjoy making personal contributions to solutions and goals that are larger than yourself? 

If this sounds like you, then we need to talk…

Frazer, a leading builder of emergency medical vehicles, is currently seeking a Production Control Manager to join our team. The Production Control Manager at Frazer reports to the VP of Operations, and is responsible for leading 6 supervisors overseeing more than 100 employees across our fabrication, aluminum, paint, and multiple assembly departments, to meet production goals following Quantum Lean Time in System principles. The Production Control Manager at Frazer works directly with the Safety, Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Accounting teams to ensure that Job Orders are completed safely and on time while reducing the total production cycle time, and minimizing both quality defects and total labor hours required.

What Does a Week in the Life of the Production Control Manager Look Like?

1. Helps drive and implement a safety culture and mindset first and foremost.
2. Maintains accountability and achievable action plans across supervisors and team leads.
3. Delegates effectively to maximize the best use of talent and resources available.
4. Works creatively to resolve issues, overcome obstacles, and meet production goals.
5. Monitors and adjusts work center production schedules as needed to hit delivery dates.
6. Ensures teams have the personnel, tools and supplies they need.
7. Host weekly staff meetings with direct reports. (Level 10 Meeting)
8. Host daily production and transition meetings.
9. Is the "voice" of production while seeking to improve overall employee engagement.
10. Addresses both internal and external customer concerns.
11. Researches and implements process improvements with documentation and training.
12. Trains and mentors others on lean manufacturing best practices.
13. Identifies and eliminates production inefficiencies. 
14. Monitors and effectively manages all production budgets and resources. 
15. Defines, analyzes, and monitors relevant production metrics.
16. Observes and follows safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, and uses equipment and materials properly.
17. Is consistently at work and on time, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent, and arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
18. Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Monitor and approve purchase order requisitions for production related purchased parts and tools.
2. Review and approve timesheets, Paid Time Off Requests, and other related HR duties weekly.
3. Help to set operational expense budgets and hold departments accountable to managing expenses to budget.
4. Help to define and review policies and procedures, including appropriate standards and responsibilities for various departments and functions. 
5. Provide ongoing feedback and conduct periodic performance reviews for reports.
6. Attend and provide input on various operational committees and meetings as needed to include but not limited to Lean Manufacturing, Engineering Steering Committee, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings.

Required Education and Experience:

• Strong Communication and Leadership Skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test. 
• Clean driving record and ability to be added to the company insurance.
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or service shop environment.
• At least 3 years experience in a leadership role leading teams of 25 or more. 
• Self Starter and diligent Project Manager.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience and knowledge of industry best practices in Lean Manufacturing.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing drawings and engineering prints.
• Stellar Problem Solving & Critical Thinking Skills.
• Strong Attention to Detail.

What's it like to be a part of the Frazer Family?

Frazer is a fast-paced company that is creating some of the most innovative vehicles in the world. You'll find a unique team of individuals who continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the Healthcare and EMS space. A diverse team, a great culture, and a positive work environment are just some of the things that make working at Frazer so rewarding.

What Kind of Employees Thrive at Frazer?

Frazer is a company with a diverse group of employees from all over the world. Frazer welcomes employees with all types of backgrounds, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. If you are hard working, honest and drug-free, you will love working at Frazer.

Safety & Drug Policy

Employee health and safety is a priority here at Frazer. We're committed to providing a safe, secure and productive environment for our Frazer family.

To help with this, we perform thorough background checks during the hiring process for all candidates. Convictions will not disqualify you from employment at Frazer, but failure to tell us about it up front will.  Also, Frazer has a zero tolerance drug use policy and you must pass a pre-employment drug screen. If you can’t pass it, we’re not the place for you.

A True Culture

Frazer is a company that relies on its core values and the drive of its people. With a focus on longevity and employee success, Frazer welcomes its employees to push the envelope and drive improvement across all aspects of the company. At Frazer, you can unleash your potential!

Employee Driven Benefits

At Frazer, we take pride in listening to what our employees want in benefits. We've come up with a unique set of employee benefits and designed them around our culture.

• Weekly paycheck, so you can shop every Friday!
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Benefit options
• 401k plan with a company match!
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off that begins accruing your first day of employment
• Ten paid company holidays and ability to take time off during company shut down from Christmas to New Year’s Day!
• Self-serve micromarket on site for lunch and snack choices
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Professional development and skills training 
• Free Life Skills Training such as financial wellness classes

How Performance is Evaluated

Communication and collaboration are key at Frazer and we encourage an environment filled with positive feedback and constructive criticism, to unleash your potential for real professional growth! We use things like self-evaluations, group reviews, and quarterly check-ins to help define a clear path to success. You will also have an opportunity to give feedback to peers to help them to grow in their roles as well.

Skills (to Pay the Bills)

Here's a list of a few competencies that the Production Control Manager at Frazer should have…

• Ability to be a productive, assertive, take charge individual.
• Ability to think ahead and move forward to attain goals.
• Enthusiastic and determined with a true passion for manufacturing.
• Holds teams to produce high quality work that is delivered on time to exacting specifications.
• Solves problems, makes evaluations, or reaches conclusions based on subjective or objective criteria, such as the five senses, knowledge, past experience, or quantifiable or factual data.
• Behavior standard expectation is to maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating to foster positive relationships with customers, subordinates, co-workers, management and company officers while maintaining a team mindset.

Software Knowledge

Also, here are a few software packages that the Production Control Manager would eventually need to be versed in. Don’t worry . . . we expect some on-the-job training.

• Google G-Suite (Gmail, Documents, Drive, Spreadsheets, etc.)
• UKG (HRIS)

Oh, and $alary

Of course, we didn't forget salary… Frazer offers competitive pay and this role will start with a salary between $98,000-$135,000 annually depending on education, certifications, and experience.

Work Schedule 

The Production Control Manager will work Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Late afternoon/evening/weekend hours may be required as needed. Work schedules may change to accommodate production needs.

Application Process

If this sounds like a great opportunity to you, visit our website to complete the following steps:

1. Online application
2. Resume and optional cover letter
3. Culture Index Survey - as part of our process, please take this short survey (5-12 minutes to complete) on a computer, tablet, or laptop NOT a smart phone. It does not always function properly on smart phones and is difficult to see. Also, please take the survey in your native/first language (there are multiple choices besides English in the drop down menu if needed). 

Culture Index Survey Link 

Thanks again for your interest in Frazer. Should your skills and qualifications meet those of the position, we will contact you further. Please check your email for further application status updates. 

We look forward to hearing from you!