Sr. Production Manager

Key job responsibilities

Own the production execution across the BDC, assembly build campaigns, rapid prototyping shop, and manufacturing process development lines. Deliver on production goals (safety, quality, schedule, cost).

Manage and develop production supervisors and their teams (supervisors, technicians, machinists, associates). Set clear expectations, coach performance, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Drive daily production planning and execution, ensure build plans are translated into actionable shift plans, resources are allocated, and production issues are resolved rapidly on the floor.

Ensure safety and quality standards are maintained across all operations. Drive 5S, standard work, and housekeeping discipline. Own EHS compliance for the production floor.

Partner with engineering, quality, and planning teams to align operational capacity with build requirements. Proactively flag constraints, resource conflicts, and risks to leadership.

Support new product introductions and build campaign transitions, coordinate staffing, training, workspace setup, and material staging to enable smooth start-ups.

Drive operational metrics (first pass yield, schedule adherence, throughput, safety incidents) and lead continuous improvement initiatives to raise the performance bar.

Manage workforce planning, hiring, shift scheduling, cross-training, and skill development to maintain operational flexibility in a high-mix environment.

Ensure readiness, coordinate with maintenance and facilities to maintain uptime for CNC machines, 3D printers, assembly stations, and test equipment.

Foster open communication and collaboration across shifts and functional teams. Create an environment that is productive, safe, and engaged.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience hiring and developing strong talent and building a team
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations or production management, with at least 3 years managing supervisors and frontline teams.
• Experience managing operations in pilot, prototype, or NPI manufacturing environments with high product mix and frequent changeover.
• Proven track record of delivering production targets (safety, quality, schedule) while managing competing priorities in fast-paced settings.
• Hands-on comfort with manufacturing environments, assembly, machining, additive manufacturing, or similar.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles, standard work, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt, or Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• 10+ years of production management experience with progressive leadership responsibilities in advanced hardware or electromechanical manufacturing.
• Experience in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or other complex hardware development environments.
• Experience managing both assembly operations and machine shop / prototyping shop operations.
• Strong analytical skills — ability to use production data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to lead diverse teams and engage effectively with engineering and leadership stakeholders.
• A proven track record of delivering results in high-growth, ambiguous environments while demonstrating ownership and bias for action (aligned with Amazon Leadership Principles).