Production Manager Job Description

LIGHT Helmets is a cutting-edge football helmet manufacturer located in Carlsbad.  We are hiring immediately for a Production Manager for our assembly operations. We are a high growth company that offers career advancement opportunities.

LIGHT is looking for a HIGHLY MOTIVATED, FOCUSED individual to be part of our fun sports-oriented team. The ideal candidate must have excellent multi-tasking skills and perform a wide variety of duties including:

·         Manage all aspects of football helmet assembly and production

·         Hire, train and manage all assembly technicians

·         Manage shipping and receiving

·         Manage inventory levels for all football helmet components

·         Develop, communicate, and implement effective operating policies to support Company growth objectives

·         Establishes operational standards production, quality, scheduling, warehouse management and capacity planning

·         Implementing processes to improve overall productivity, product quality, and reduce cost-of-goods.

·         Maintain an organized production environment, adhering to quality and safety standards

·         Manage in-house destructive testing lab and coordinate all out-of-house destructive testing.

Qualifications/Education/Experience

·         Undergraduate degree in business, technical skills, engineering or equivalent experience.

·         6-8+ years of progressive experience in assembly/manufacturing with direct experience managing personnel a plus.

·         Must be an inspirational leader with excellent strategic thinking and planning skills

·         Position requires a proactive thinker and a strong bias to action: someone who can roll up their sleeves and get a job done across a wide range of potential areas

·         Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in an entrepreneurial environment

·         Exceptional organizational, quantitative/financial, and communication skills.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills (internal and external)

·         Vision to formulate effective strategies to meet the business plan. Critical attention to detail and follow-up

·         Computer skills to include Microsoft office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) is necessary. Experience with inventory management software is a plus.

We are setting up interviews now- send us your resume- we're eager to meet you!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $85,000 to $140,000 per year depending on experience level.