What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at SkyWater Search Partners?
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- Posted: March 17,2026
Responsibilities
- Lead daily production operations across 10 assembly and sub-assembly lines
- Manage and develop a team of ~35 production employees (assemblers and technicians)
- Own production scheduling, throughput, and on-time delivery performance
- Partner closely with Engineering and Supply Chain on prototype builds and new product introduction (NPI)
- Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives (cycle time, quality, scrap, labor efficiency)
- Oversee and improve production processes, workflows, and SOP execution
- Ensure product quality standards and implement effective quality control programs
- Lead site safety initiatives, compliance, and continuous improvement of safety programs
- Hire, train, and develop production staff; manage performance and compensation decisions
- Support company growth by scaling production capabilities and improving operational efficiency
- 5 years of Production Manager or similar leadership experience
- Experience leading teams of 20–35 employees in a manufacturing environment
- Background in electronics manufacturing or industrial assembly (highly preferred)
- Experience in high-mix / low-to-mid volume production environments (not repetitive mass production
- Strong, hands-on Lean / continuous improvement experience
- Proven leadership ability with strong communication and team development skills
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering and Supply Chain
- Safety leadership experience within a manufacturing environment preferred
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with a high sense of urgency