Production Manager- Kilgore, TX

CAMFIL - A GLOBAL LEADER IN AIR FILTERS AND CLEAN AIR SOLUTIONS

For more than half a century, Camfil has been a leading manufacturer of premium clean air solutions. We provide commercial and industrial systems for air filtration and air pollution control that improve worker and equipment productivity, minimize energy use, and benefit human health and the environment.

The Camfil Group is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and has 30 manufacturing sites, six R&D centers, local sales offices in 30 countries, and nearly 6,000 employees and growing. We proudly serve and support customers in a wide variety of industries and in communities across the world. To discover how Camfil helps to protect people, processes and the environment, visit us at

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager position is responsible for all manufacturing processes in the plant. This position is responsible for reporting of all KPI's, production & labor reporting as well as assigned projects. Must lead, motivate and provide resources and knowledge to process work teams and assure that products are manufactured in a cost efficient and timely manner while following EH&S and quality standards.

This person will develop processes that will maximize safety, quality, productivity, and profitability while meeting customer service standards. They will be responsible for the training and development of staff as well as maintaining a positive climate for employee relations. This person must also be hands‑on, willing to roll up their sleeves to help build product and/or troubleshoot when issues arise.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Camfil's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include, interviewing and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, performance appraisals, addressing complaints and resolving problems or disciplining employees.
• Performs prescribed quality procedures in accordance with plant quality system requirements.
• Assigns production hours for each department based on workload.
• Reviews accuracy of production hours to job and for standard cost purposes.
• Reviews job pack.
• Order Shop Tools.
• Reviews and coordinates job packs and distributes to Production Supervisor.
• Report manufacturing status daily to Operations Manager.
• Issues written and oral instructions.
• Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates.
• Adjusts errors and complaints.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.

• Education:
  
  Associates degree or equivalent, a minimum of two to four years' manufacturing production leadership experience preferred.
• Strong team leadership, interpersonal, people management and communication skills.
• Comprehensive experience in production planning and workflow optimization.
• Strong command of production systems including ERP, MRP, and MES.
• In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes, quality assurance, and supply chain dynamics.
• Familiarity with automation technologies.
• Proficient in setting and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Solid background in budgeting and scheduling.
• Skilled in root cause analysis and driving process improvement initiatives.
• Highly analytical, with a talent for troubleshooting production and quality issues.
• Experience thriving in high‑pressure environments and managing shifting priorities.
• Committed to maintaining workplace organization and safety, including OSHA safety certifications.
• Well‑versed in EHS and regulatory requirements.
• Above average reading comprehension,…