Sr. Production Manager
$151,000–$204,300 year
On-siteReading, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Own production execution across the Boston Development Center, assembly builds, rapid prototyping shop, and manufacturing process development lines. Deliver on build commitments safely, on time, and on quality while managing workforce planning, hiring, shift scheduling, and skill development. Drive daily production planning, ensure build plans translate into actionable shift plans, and resolve floor issues rapidly. Ensure safety and quality standards are maintained by driving 5S, standard work, and EHS compliance. Partner with engineering, quality, and planning teams to align capacity with build requirements and flag constraints proactively. Support new product introductions by coordinating staffing, training, workspace setup, and material staging. Maintain uptime for CNC machines, 3D printers, and test equipment through readiness coordination with maintenance and facilities. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to raise performance on first pass yield, schedule adherence, and throughput.
Required 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
Desired 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)
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