What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Suvie?
About Suvie
Suvie is a fast-growing food technology startup that’s revolutionizing dinner by combining restaurant-quality meal kits with cutting edge smart kitchen appliances. We are building innovative, luxury home appliances and gourmet meal kits that cook themselves, allowing our customers to save time and eat well. Join our amazing team of experienced professionals working hard to bring this vision to life. Suvie is a diverse global team working at a fast pace to build exceptional customer and enterprise value.
Production Manager
We are seeking a Production Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of our manufacturing facility's operations. In this role, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day production activities, ensuring operational efficiency and on-time delivery of product. As the Tijuana Production Manager, you’ll work hand-in-hand with the Engineering, Sourcing and Operations teams to deliver appliances to customers on time. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership and communication skills, with a deep understanding of production line management and manufacturing processes, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership and responsibility for factory operations, performance, and productivity
- Ensure all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements are met and enforced
- Actively manage daily operations including production planning and facilities management
- Coordinate with operations and supply chain to ensure inventory availability for production
- Hire, train, and supervise workers sufficient to meet output targets and quality standards
- Monitor and optimize costs, factory expenses, and production efficiency
- Implement efficient processes and a culture of continuous improvement
- Escalate potential production quality issues before shipments are impacted
- Oversee the acquisition, maintenance and repair of factory equipment and fixtures
- Provide ongoing updates on performance, KPIs, results, and key insights to the executive leadership team to support informed decision-making
- Take on additional projects, tasks, and opportunities as they arise
Required Experience & Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in a similar role as Production Manager or Assistant Production Manager
- Proven leadership in manufacturing environments
- Experience with manufacturing home appliances, refrigerators, or A/C systems is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, apply critical thinking, and manage projects effectively while prioritizing tasks in alignment with company goals
- Proven ability to lead teams, solve operational problems, and improve processes
- Experience in fast-paced, hands-on environments
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
- Proven ability to pivot quickly to new projects and ideas
- Experience managing risks against aggressive production timelines and strong risk judgement
- Strong proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and Google Docs.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- Native-level proficiency in Spanish (reading, writing, and speaking), or equivalent fluency demonstrated through professional experience.
- Strong English communication skills.
- Experience with Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
Logistics and Details
This is a full time position based in Tijuana, Baja California and includes salary, paid vacation time during typical federal holidays, and benefits. Salary is negotiable based on experience. Occasional travel may be required both domestically and internationally.
Suvie is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to workplace diversity.