Production Manager
Pittsfield, MA
Pay Range: $90K-$130K/year
Job Description:
The Production Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all manufacturing operations across two production facilities, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality execution of vehicle manufacturing programs. This role provides strategic and hands-on leadership for all production-related activities, balancing labor, overhead, and material costs to achieve targeted annual production volumes while maintaining operational excellence.
The Production Manager develops and manages monthly and quarterly production schedules aligned with business demand, directs day-to-day manufacturing activities to ensure on-time delivery, and upholds rigorous safety and quality standards. This position also ensures inventory control, shipping, and receiving functions operate effectively to support production flow, meet established performance benchmarks, and satisfy customer requirements. Through continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and disciplined execution, the Production Manager plays a critical role in delivering reliable, cost-effective manufacturing outcomes.
Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee all production operations and departments to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely execution of manufacturing activities.
- Develop, manage, and maintain daily production schedules, monitoring work orders and in-process production to ensure adherence to quality standards, delivery commitments, and contractual deadlines.
- Execute and oversee ERP-generated work orders and reporting, ensuring data accuracy, traceability, and effective production control.
- Collaborate closely with production staff, crew leadership, Engineering, and Supply Chain to identify and resolve material shortages, fabricated part issues, design changes, or production constraints throughout the build process.
- Drive process improvement initiatives by evaluating equipment, facilities, procedures, and workflows to enhance productivity, efficiency, and product quality.
- Monitor work-in-process and review production documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and appropriate approvals.
- Support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and continuous improvement efforts to optimize manufacturing and product development outcomes.
- Manage, coach, and develop production staff by assigning work, communicating expectations, providing training, and evaluating performance to maximize workforce effectiveness.
- Partner with leadership and Human Resources to support hiring, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning to optimize productivity and minimize overtime.
- Oversee material availability and equipment readiness by coordinating material ordering, monitoring inventory needs, and ensuring machinery and equipment are properly maintained.
- Prepare and present production metrics, workload status, and operational updates to management, supporting informed decision-making.
- Enforce company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures while maintaining a clean, organized, and secure manufacturing environment.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of proprietary, customer, and product information and exercise sound judgment in all company matters.
- Travel as required to customer sites or industry events and perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience leading operations within a process-driven manufacturing environment.
- Experience in metal fabrication and welding operations, with familiarity in automotive or vehicle-based manufacturing preferred.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems; experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies is preferred.
- High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is preferred and may be eligible for additional compensation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and engage cross-functional teams while promoting a positive and high-performance work environment.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills, with the ability to maintain situational awareness and balance big-picture objectives with attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to read and interpret wiring schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical examination and meet physical demands, including lifting up to 70 pounds, exerting force to pull or carry materials and performing tasks requiring extended periods of sitting
Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.
***For consideration for this opportunity, please email your resume to info@uspro.net and include in your message the job title AND five-digit number that follows the job title***
Equal Opportunity Statement:
USPRO is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability and/or other protected categories. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities or needs, as required by law.
