3-7+ years of experience in fast-paced operations, especially in manufacturing or fulfillment
Demonstrated ability to meet output targets while ensuring safety and quality
Strong leadership skills in coaching, conflict resolution, and performance discussions
Data-driven mindset with experience in monitoring and improving performance metrics
Ability to create structure in ambiguous environments and clear communication skills
Proficiency in escalating issues with relevant context and possible solutions
Responsibilities
Own daily and weekly output metrics like throughput and schedule attainment
Facilitate clear communication of work plans and priorities to the team
Coordinate resources to ensure efficient workflow and material readiness
Identify and present solutions to blockers in production
Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality requirements
Lead, coach, and develop production teams while enforcing standards
Drive operational improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Access to training programs and certifications
A culture that prioritizes safety and employee well-being
Chance to work in a technology-forward manufacturing environment
Engagement in collaborative improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We're looking for a Production Manager to lead day-to-day execution for a defined production area in our factory. This is a floor leadership role for someone who thrives in high-velocity operations and can build the management system that keeps teams safe, productive, and improving every week.
This is not a role for someone who wants to supervise a steady-state line. We are building the infrastructure to scale, and we need leaders who can bring rigor, systems thinking, and a technology-forward mindset to a genuinely novel manufacturing challenge.
RESPONSIBILTIES
Daily Management & Execution
Own daily/weekly plan attainment for your area: throughput, minutes/ft8, schedule attainment, and rework hours
Run start-of-shift and end-of-shift routines; ensure the team always knows the plan, priorities, and constraints
Coordinate labor, materials, and readiness so work is staged and flow is protected
Surface blockers early with clear options and tradeoffs (bring "2-3 ways to solve it," not just problems)
Safety, Quality & Standards
Own safety performance for your area: hazard escalation, audits, incident response, and corrective actions
Ensure adherence to SOPs / standard work and quality gates; stop and correct out-of-standard work
Partner with Ops Engineering / training owners to ensure training and certification are completed for tasks performed in the area
People Leadership & Crew Development
Lead, coach, and develop team leads and operators; set expectations and drive accountability
Address issues directly and respectfully; hold the line on standards
Implement a lightweight rotation / cross-training plan that grows versatility and reduces burnout
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Partner with Ops Engineering / CI to identify, prioritize, and execute improvements that move throughput/efficiency metrics
Support kaizen events, time studies, and standardization; ensure impact is measured and captured (not just ideas generated)
Convert recurring issues into standard work, training content, and improved material flow so the system becomes self-improving
Metrics, Visibility & Systems (2Scoreboard2)
Own the area 2scoreboard2: targets vs actuals, downtime/constraints, quality escapes, and improvement actions
Participate in weekly leads/metrics reviews; report what happened, why, what changed, and what support you need
Partner with Factory Orchestration / Sidekick stakeholders to improve dashboards and information displays when current metrics don't drive behavior
QUALIFICATIONS
3-7+ years leading teams in a fast-paced operations environment, with a strong preference for manufacturing / production / fulfillment / industrial operations
Proven track record hitting output targets while maintaining safety and quality
Strong people leadership: coaching, conflict management, accountability, and performance conversations
Strong data orientation: you run a scoreboard, identify gaps, and drive actions to close them
Ability to operate in ambiguity and build structure where it doesn't exist yet
Clear communicator who can escalate issues with crisp context and options
Nice to Have
Experience with Lean / TWI / continuous improvement systems (daily management, standard work, 5S, kaizen)
Experience building training and certification programs (2train the trainer,2 sign-offs, skills matrices)
Familiarity with tech-enabled operations (digital work instructions, dashboards, workflow tools)
Construction / building experience (prefab/modular, wood framing, MEP, finishes, installation sequencing); helpful but not required
Ideal candidate profiles (examples)
Experienced Manager / Supervisor from a high-velocity factory or fulfillment environment who can quickly learn the 2product2 (homes/modules)
Lead / Foreperson from prefab/modular or construction who has already adopted a metrics-driven daily management system (targets, standard work, CI cadence)
30 / 90 / 1 year outcomes
First 30 days
Build trust and operating rhythm with Production, Ops Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and adjacent area leaders
Establish baseline area performance (throughput, minutes/SF, quality escapes/rework, safety, schedule reliability) and identify the top 3 constraints
Stand up or tighten daily management: pre-shift planning, visual management, end-of-shift learning loop, and clear escalation paths
Define the area scoreboard (targets vs actuals) and ensure it is visible and used consistently
First 90 days
Deliver measurable performance lift against the primary constraint (cycle time, labor efficiency, quality escapes, or schedule attainment) with a repeatable CI mechanism behind it
Implement a stable cross-training/rotation cadence that reduces single points of failure and burnout
Improve standard work adherence and quality gating so repeat issues begin to decline
Establish a reliable weekly cadence for reporting metrics, actions, and improvement progress
First year
Your area consistently hits predictable throughput and efficiency with strong safety and quality performance
The area runs a durable operating system (tiered daily management + CI cadence) that continues to improve without heroics
Training/certification and standard work are mature enough to support hiring ramps and scaling to additional facilities
