Production Manager I
NextEra Energy · Houston, TX
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 21 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at NextEra Energy (industrial) in Houston, TX. Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $106k–$145k.
Median of the low and high ends of 17 live postings that list pay, out of 91 production engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 90 other live production postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Typical $106k–$145k, from 16 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 44%
- Lean 36%
- Root cause 30%
- ✓ Six Sigma 24%
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Responsibilities
- ◆Ensures all business activities are conducted following corporate policies and are in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal permits, codes, standards, and regulations
- ◆Develops multi-year O&M and capital lookahead budgets
- ◆Ensures all budget targets and production indicators are met at sites responsible for
- ◆Overseas and approves procurement activities of the sites they are responsible for
- ◆Ensure the RNG site teams are trained and proficient in operations and maintenance of the facilities
- ◆Development and ensures Standard Operating Procedures are being implemented and followed
- ◆Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Work experience with RNG processing plants
- ✓Technical / Functional Excellence/Learning
- ✓Quality Tools and Techniques
- ✓Effective Written Communications
- ✓Effective Verbal Communications
- ✓High School Grad / GED
- ✓Financial Planning
- ✓Safety Policy and Practice
- ✓Valid Drivers License
- ✓Bachelor's Degree – Sciences
- ✓Six Sigma Belt certification
and required manager's approval
Job Overview
This job leads a team involved in operating a power plant. Under limited direction, leaders in this role manage all aspects of site business and operations, achieving all production and business targets while maintaining an injury-free work site.
Responsibilities
- ◆Ensures all business activities are conducted following corporate policies and are in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal permits, codes, standards, and regulations
- ◆Develops multi-year O and M budgets
- ◆Ensures all budget targets are met
- ◆Oversees and approves procurement activities of the site
- ◆Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- ✓Technical / Functional Excellence/Learning
- ✓Quality Tools and Techniques
- ✓Effective Written Communications
- ✓Effective Verbal Communications
- ✓High School Grad / GED
- ✓Financial Planning
- ✓Safety Policy and Practice
- ✓Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
- ✓Experience:7+ years
- ✓Supervisor/Management Experience:5+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's - Sciences
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Operations
Organization: NextEra Energy Pipeline Services, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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Date: Oct 5, 2026
Location(s)
Houston, TX, US, 77002
Company
NextEra Energy
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!
Position Specific Description
This job leads a team involved in operating and maintaining a region of RNG plants. Under limited direction, leaders in this role manage all aspects of site business and operations, achieving all production and business targets while maintaining an injury-free work site. This position will be located in Houston TX office and requires an average of 50% travel to sites that are located in the following states. OK, TX, MO, & AL.
Key Competencies
- •Problem solving and strategic thinking
- •Business acumen and decision making
- •Technical expertise and process improvement
- •Leadership and team management
- •Compliance oversight and execution management
- •Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- •Customer focus and stakeholder influence
- •Adaptability and integrity
Special Considerations
- •Position will require an average of 50% travel
- •Other location in the region will be considered based on candidate's