The posting
Production Manager Reports to: Operations Manager Work Location: Kymera CASL Houston (Spring) FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt
Position SummaryJob Overview: The Production Manager is responsible for directing all manufacturing operations at the facility, ensuring that production teams deliver high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. This position leads and develops multiple shifts within the Coatings and/or Machining industries, translates customer requirements into repeatable processes, and champions a culture aligned with Kymera’s core values. The Production Manager is accountable for all aspects of safety, quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, and employee development across production.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Management
Lead production teams in achieving quality, safety, throughput, and customer satisfaction goals.
Develop performance metrics, evaluate team performance, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Ensure comprehensive training and development programs for all production staff; lead career development planning for Team Leaders and production employees.
Establish and evaluate personal performance standards for all team members.
Foster a team culture aligned with Kymera’s core values and drive employee engagement.
Production Execution
Oversee production planning to ensure resource allocation meets both short- and long-term demand.
Monitor production metrics (e.g., turnaround time, throughput, productivity, cycle time, safety) and implement data-driven recommendations for improvement.
Lead continuous improvement efforts, including root cause analysis, process optimization, and adoption of new technologies or methods.
Review and address warranty reports, corrective action reports (CARs), and non-conformance reports (NCRs); lead implementation of sustainable solutions.
Manage staffing for after-hours and urgent work, ensuring customer needs are met at all times.
Quality, Health & Safety Compliance
Ensure adherence to safety policies and regulatory documentation in the event of an accident; oversee return-to-work plans and modified duty offerings.
Maintain strict 5S standards and clean, organized work environments.
Ensure preventative maintenance programs are assigned and followed according to schedule.
Maintain ISO 9001 and AS9100 compliance; document and communicate process changes in coordination with the QA team.
Flexibility and Adaptability to Change
Perform other related duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required tasks. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise shop employees.
Qualifications
Associate degree in Machining, Engineering, OR equivalent experience required.
Minimum 10 years in a Machine Shop or Thermal Spray environment. Minimum 5 years in a leadership role in production, operations, or customer service. Ability to access government-controlled customer facilities. Ability to obtain required DBIDS credentials and other customer/site-specific credentials. Ability to obtain necessary security clearances when required. Must qualify as a "U.S. Person" under applicable International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) contractual requirements. Valid U.S. Passport. Valid Driver's License. Ability to pass required pre-employment screenings, including criminal background checks.
Skills and Competencies
Strong customer focus and mechanical problem-solving skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Ability to interpret engineering part/assembly drawings and GD&T.
Effective time management, organizational skills, and task prioritization.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work in a hands-on production environment and adjust hours or travel based on operational needs.
Competency in continuous improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, 5S, etc.).
Ability to read and interpret variance analysis reports for corrective actions.
Effective decision-making and team-building abilities.
Experience with EH&S initiatives and robotic automation processes.
Enthusiastic and solutions-oriented approach to team and customer challenges.
Must be adaptable to the dynamic nature of a small but growing company and work across multiple functional areas as needed.
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements: Must be able to work in a production environment, including standing, walking, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 50lbs.
Ability to Travel (<25%): some domestic and international travel required.
Accommodation for Disabilities: Kymera is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. When requested and feasible, reasonable accommodations will be made to help individuals with disabilities perform essential job functions.
Accommodation for Disabilities: Kymera is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. When requested and feasible, reasonable accommodations will be made to help individuals with disabilities perform essential job functions.
Work Environment
Industrial machine and thermal spray shop environment.
Benefits Summary: At Kymera International, we provide a competitive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial security, including:
Generous Time Off: 11 annual company-paid holidays and PTO. Healthcare Savings: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and comprehensive dental and vision coverage. Retirement Support: 401(k) plan with a competitive company match. Insurance Coverage: Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance, with additional voluntary options like critical illness, hospital care, and long-term disability coverage. Competitive pay.
Team Benefits: A supportive team culture and resources to help you thrive. We are dedicated to helping you live your best life, both professionally and personally.
Benefits are reviewed annually.
