Production Manager
Full-Time / In-Person
Overview
JumpLights is seeking a passionate Production Manager to join our fast-paced and innovative team! In this role, you will oversee all aspects of production for our products. You will be responsible for developing efficient processes, building a high-performing team, and ensuring we deliver high-quality products on time.
Location: JumpLights Headquarters, 20410 Observation Drive, Germantown MD, 20876
Workday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm plus overtime as required, 30 min lunch and 2 breaks
Reports to COO and will also work with CEO on a regular basis.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop Production Processes, Plans, and Infrastructure
- Organize facilities layout and required tools and equipment for workers.
- Develop manufacturing and test procedures to ensure a high quality product.
- Plan for and develop manufacturing and test fixtures, with engineering help as required.
- Work with COO to establish production plans and goals.
Build and lead a high performance production team and meet production needs of JumpLights.
- Recruit, interview, assess, and hire the production team which will include both full time employees and contractors.
- Train assemblers and production staff.
- Lead and supervise assemblers to deliver high quality products in accordance with plans.
- Create a productive and positive work environment.
- Oversee testing and quality control for all products and retain all test and quality data.
- Implement efficient packing and storage procedures to optimize manufacturing warehouse space.
- Implement and enforce safety protocols and ensure a safe working environment.
- Deliver products on-time and in accordance with production plans.
- Develop employees and deal with performance problems. Write and deliver performance evaluations and establish goals and objectives for subordinates.
- To the extent possible, hire one or more assemblers who can also assist with customer installations.
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- Occasional help with fabrication of engineering prototypes and test fixtures.
- Help with customer installations and help build what will ultimately become an installation group.
- Maintain compliance across the group with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policy.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Compensation and Benefits
- Exempt employee with salary based on experience and capability.
- 7 fixed and 2 floating Holidays. (See JumpLights Holidays and Paid Time off for Exempt employees)
- 15 days paid time off per year.
- Stock options to be granted within 90 days of start.
- Innovative and fun working environment with extensive growth opportunities.
- Be part of creating a new company.