Production Manager

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Production Manager is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing production activities to ensure efficient and effective execution of sales orders. The role involves managing teams, executing OpEx strategies, improving processes and procedures, and driving overall team performance. The Production Manager works closely with the Director of Operations to set production goals, develop plans to achieve them, and monitor progress. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities for process improvements, optimizing resources, maximizing efficiency, fostering a safe working environment, and ensuring shipments are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The incumbent will also oversee hiring and training of staff, provide leadership and direction, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day production activities at the Pittsburgh facility to deliver monthly shipments.
• Establish production and quality‑control standards, develop budgets and cost controls, and obtain data on product types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates.
• Develop and execute plans to achieve near‑term (rolling 3‑6 months) shipment targets.
• Develop team capabilities through coaching, mentoring, leading by example, and personal development initiatives.
• Drive operational improvement ideas and plans to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product delivery.
• Identify and implement continuous‑improvement plans and execute OpEx strategy initiatives.
• Manage project delivery of shipments with agility and flexibility in response to change.
• Communicate effectively with employees, stakeholders, and customers at all levels.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions to improve performance.
• Utilize AI tools to improve productivity, decision‑making, work quality, and reduce costs, including identifying appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluating AI‑generated outputs.
• Directly oversee all production personnel at the Pittsburgh facilities, prioritizing sales orders, materials, and workforce to ensure timely delivery and revenue‑goal execution.

Knowledge & Experience

• More than 10 years of production (or related) experience.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage teams, motivate employees, and drive performance.
• Deep understanding of production processes, methods, and strategies to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Experience driving continuous‑improvement plans and executing OpEx strategy initiatives.
• Strong project‑management skills for managing shipment delivery.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with employees, stakeholders, and customers.
• Strong analytical skills for data analysis, trend identification, and informed decision‑making.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to enhance productivity, decision‑making, work quality, and cost reduction.

Key Interactions

• Operational team members
• Procurement & Operational Excellence
• Management
• Human Resources
• Finance
• Engineering
• Sales
• Product Management
• Customers

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Salary range: $90,000 – $140,000 USD (no incentive). Salary is a good‑faith estimate and will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location.