Manufacturing Operations Manager
Texas Instruments · Dallas, TX
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Texas Instruments (industrial) in Dallas, TX. Lead, coach, and develop section managers and supervisors to sustain operations with consistent activity in a fast-paced 7x24 manufacturing environment.
- They ask for
- 7+ years
- Tools it names
- Automation
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $106k–$153k.
Median of the low and high ends of 24 live postings that list pay, out of 124 production engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 123 other live production postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Typical $105k–$145k, from 22 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 42%
- Lean 30%
- Root cause 25%
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Full description from Texas InstrumentsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Operational Leadership:
- ◆Lead and Manage FAB manufacturing operations and the manufacturing team. Ensure execution against daily, weekly, and quarterly goals, consistently meeting safety, quality and line performance objectives.
- ◆Own line performance and lead daily constraint mitigation of tools, process flexibility, and labor through rapid issue resolution.
- ◆Drive cross-functional coordination across all FAB branches and support functions to continuously improve and maintain stable factory activity & cycle time.
- ◆Drive tactical leadership on a basis of data and manufacturing science principles to ensure site goals are met across safety, quality, activity and cost.
- ◆Productivity and Automation:
- ◆Own the utilization of factory automation assets at entitlement to enable maximum productivity for our team.
- ◆Lead direct labor productivity improvements and automation readiness- optimize manufacturing workflows and eliminate tasks with partnership of the engineering teams to achieve best in class productivity and eliminate waste.
- ◆Team Development and Leadership
- ◆Lead, coach, and develop section managers and supervisors to sustain operations with consistent activity in a fast-paced 7x24 manufacturing environment.
- ◆Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- ◆Set clear performance expectations and development priorities for leaders
- ◆Define and execute a workforce roadmap to ensure the organization can meet current and future manufacturing needs.
Requirements
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Qualifications
- ✓BS in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related technical field.
- ✓7 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing operations with progressive management responsibilities. 200mm semiconductor experience preferred.
- ✓Technical, Functional & Leadership Expertise
- ✓Experience leading a team in a high volume manufacturing environment with direct accountability for line performance
- ✓Demonstrated data-based decision making, problem-solving, and project management.
- ✓Strong communications skills with the ability to concisely communicate to senior leadership and to all levels within the factory workforce (verbally & written).
- ✓Strong cross-functional leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Support Teams, and between factories.
- ✓Experience building an organizational structure to drive efficiencies and achieve results
Preferred qualifications
- ✓Ability to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders critical to success, both internally and externally
- ✓Strong verbal and written communication skills
- ✓Ability to quickly ramp on new systems and processes
- ✓Demonstrated strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
- ✓Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
- ✓Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
- ✓Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
Why TI?
- ✓The future starts here. As a TIer, you'll play a critical role in defining the next era of semiconductor technology and help create the innovations that shape the world around us.
- ✓Surround yourself with a team of innovators who value your unique perspective and will challenge you to bring your best self to work every day. We believe that fostering a culture of collaboration fuels both personal growth and technological breakthroughs. Explore our company culture .
- ✓At TI, your success goes beyond your work. Take advantage of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being at work and in life, from competitive compensation to extensive health coverage and wellness programs. Learn more about our benefits offerings .
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com .
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We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Branch Manager to lead 200mm wafer FAB manufacturing operations and drive manufacturing excellence in a fast-paced production environment. This role is well suited for a hands on, visionary leader with semiconductor operations experience and a strong IE foundation that is driven to achieve operational results.
