Production Manager - Hands-On Leadership for a Custom Manufacturing Environment
Role Overview
We are a small, highly collaborative manufacturer producing unique, custom-engineered hardware. The Production Manager plays a central role in daily operations-working closely with the team on the floor, ensuring safe and efficient production, and upholding the highest standards of quality.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys solving problems in real time, and values a culture where flexibility, teamwork, and ownership matter just as much as technical expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Production Leadership & Operations
Lead day-to-day manufacturing activities across production, assembly, and shipping.
Build and manage production schedules aligned with demand and capacity.
Oversee execution of manufacturing orders with clear communication and team coordination.
Track WIP, takt time, throughput, and constraints to maintain smooth flow.
Step in on the production floor to support assembly, troubleshooting, or workflow needs.
Review operational and non-compliance reports; resolve issues to prevent delays and reduce cost.
Support JIT practices to minimize waste and improve responsiveness.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
Ensure safe operations aligned with OSHA, electrical safety, and internal standards.
Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, GMP, and other regulated manufacturing requirements.
Ensure accurate completion of travelers, QC checklists, and audit documentation.
Partner with Quality to address nonconformances, root-cause issues, and corrective actions.
Conduct training aligned with SOPs, quality expectations, and operational best practices.
Continuous Improvement
Lead Lean, 5S, Kaizen, and other improvement initiatives.
Implement KPIs and dashboards to track performance and drive accountability.
Identify opportunities to improve labor efficiency, machine utilization, and cycle time.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and throughput.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Inside Sales, Warehouse, and Shipping to ensure material readiness and accurate reconciliation.
Communicate production status, risks, and priorities to leadership.
Provide timely insights on issues affecting delivery, quality, productivity, or cost.
Team Leadership & Culture
Manage, coach, and develop production leads, assemblers, and technicians.
Maintain staffing levels, coordinate schedules, and support onboarding and training.
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, respect, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing experience.
5+ years leading teams in small to mid-sized manufacturing environments.
Experience in electronics or electromechanical assembly strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of electrical safety, OSHA requirements, and safe manufacturing practices.
Familiarity with ISO 9001, audits, and regulated manufacturing environments (GMP a plus).
Hands-on experience with electromechanical assembly, soldering, machining, or facilities operations.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, production metrics, and operational KPIs.
Training in 5S and familiarity with Lean/Kaizen methodologies.
Strong communication, leadership, coaching, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to thrive in a small-company setting where adaptability, teamwork, and culture fit are essential.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Alameda, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Alameda,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2026.
About Aerotek
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
