E-3 Visa Production Control Manager Jobs
Production Control Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations management, or industrial engineering. Australian professionals in this field face no annual cap or lottery, making it practical to pursue U.S. opportunities year-round with a qualifying job offer.
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Suncoast Post Tension, Ltd. is an established post tension and rebar manufacturing company that has been in business for over 30 years. We supply construction related materials to builders from one of our nine facilities in the US. We are looking for a Production Manager in our Austin, TX.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Production, Productivity & Reporting:
- Plan, execute, and oversee daily production activities for manufacturing plant
- Maintain a consistent, visible presence on the plant floor to directly oversee production activities and workforce performance
- Lead daily production toolbox and shift start-up meetings to review safety, productivity, quality, and delivery targets
- Provide real-time coaching and direction to supervisors and production teams to reinforce standard work and accountability
- Track daily, weekly, and monthly productivity performance against established targets
- Analyze production data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
- Prepare, update, and distribute required production reports, including output, labor efficiency, downtime, scrap, and on-time delivery metrics
- Communicate production performance and corrective actions to plant leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement:
- Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives with emphasis on 5S, waste reduction, visual management, and standardized work
- Conduct regular 5S audits and ensure corrective actions are completed and sustained
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using performance data and direct plant floor observations
- Establish and monitor KPIs related to productivity, quality, safety and equipment efficiency
Quality & On-Time Delivery:
- Ensure all manufactured products meet quality standards, customer specifications, and applicable regulations
- Address quality issues at the source and lead root cause and corrective action efforts
- Ensure production schedules align with customer delivery commitments
Equipment Efficiency & Maintenance Coordination:
- Oversee daily equipment performance and utilization on the plant floor
- Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance activities to minimize downtime
- Identify recurring equipment issues and drive reliability improvements
- Support equipment upgrades and capital improvement projects
Safety & Workforce Development:
- Implement and maintain 5S practices and procedures
- Oversee Company vehicles and drivers
- Oversee Purchasing and Handling Shipping and Receiving
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience
- Required background:
- 5 or more years of hands-on production or operations management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong experience tracking productivity, analyzing performance metrics and preparing production reports
- Proven background implementing and sustaining Lean Manufacturing practices, including 5S
- Experience coordinating maintenance and optimizing equipment efficiency
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership qualities that include giving clear direction, thinking proactively, and having a high sense of accountability
- Effective communication with coaching and teaching abilities
- Ability to manage workload with changing priorities while achieving project deadlines
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
- MS Office, spreadsheets, email, presentation and slideshows, database management, and ERP
- Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Control, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Quality Control and Assurance
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Ability to lead a team, motivate, and cultivate direct reports to achieve high performance, encouraging individuals to do better
- Able to identify, address, and manage conflict by finding root causes and resolutions
Physical Requirements
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds
- Frequently required to sit or stand for long periods of time and walk distances, as well as stoop, bend, kneel and crouch
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
- Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, reach or feel and manipulate objects or controls
- Must be able to work in fumes and odors (non-hazardous)
- Must be able to work in loud areas and wear hearing protection
- Must be able to work with oils, grease and dust, with limited personal protection (aprons, gloves, etc.)
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $85,000 / year + Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographical location or other factors permitted by law
BENEFITS
- 401(k) + matching
- Health, Dental, Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay
Suncoast Post-Tension is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.
INTRODUCTION
Suncoast Post Tension, Ltd. is an established post tension and rebar manufacturing company that has been in business for over 30 years. We supply construction related materials to builders from one of our nine facilities in the US. We are looking for a Production Manager in our Austin, TX.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Production, Productivity & Reporting:
- Plan, execute, and oversee daily production activities for manufacturing plant
- Maintain a consistent, visible presence on the plant floor to directly oversee production activities and workforce performance
- Lead daily production toolbox and shift start-up meetings to review safety, productivity, quality, and delivery targets
- Provide real-time coaching and direction to supervisors and production teams to reinforce standard work and accountability
- Track daily, weekly, and monthly productivity performance against established targets
- Analyze production data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
- Prepare, update, and distribute required production reports, including output, labor efficiency, downtime, scrap, and on-time delivery metrics
- Communicate production performance and corrective actions to plant leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement:
- Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives with emphasis on 5S, waste reduction, visual management, and standardized work
- Conduct regular 5S audits and ensure corrective actions are completed and sustained
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using performance data and direct plant floor observations
- Establish and monitor KPIs related to productivity, quality, safety and equipment efficiency
Quality & On-Time Delivery:
- Ensure all manufactured products meet quality standards, customer specifications, and applicable regulations
- Address quality issues at the source and lead root cause and corrective action efforts
- Ensure production schedules align with customer delivery commitments
Equipment Efficiency & Maintenance Coordination:
- Oversee daily equipment performance and utilization on the plant floor
- Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance activities to minimize downtime
- Identify recurring equipment issues and drive reliability improvements
- Support equipment upgrades and capital improvement projects
Safety & Workforce Development:
- Implement and maintain 5S practices and procedures
- Oversee Company vehicles and drivers
- Oversee Purchasing and Handling Shipping and Receiving
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience
- Required background:
- 5 or more years of hands-on production or operations management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong experience tracking productivity, analyzing performance metrics and preparing production reports
- Proven background implementing and sustaining Lean Manufacturing practices, including 5S
- Experience coordinating maintenance and optimizing equipment efficiency
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership qualities that include giving clear direction, thinking proactively, and having a high sense of accountability
- Effective communication with coaching and teaching abilities
- Ability to manage workload with changing priorities while achieving project deadlines
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
- MS Office, spreadsheets, email, presentation and slideshows, database management, and ERP
- Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Control, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Quality Control and Assurance
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Ability to lead a team, motivate, and cultivate direct reports to achieve high performance, encouraging individuals to do better
- Able to identify, address, and manage conflict by finding root causes and resolutions
Physical Requirements
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds
- Frequently required to sit or stand for long periods of time and walk distances, as well as stoop, bend, kneel and crouch
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
- Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, reach or feel and manipulate objects or controls
- Must be able to work in fumes and odors (non-hazardous)
- Must be able to work in loud areas and wear hearing protection
- Must be able to work with oils, grease and dust, with limited personal protection (aprons, gloves, etc.)
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $85,000 / year + Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographical location or other factors permitted by law
BENEFITS
- 401(k) + matching
- Health, Dental, Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay
Suncoast Post-Tension is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Production Control Manager
Translate your credentials for U.S. employers
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees in supply chain or operations are accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 purposes. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency before you apply so employers have documentation ready for the LCA filing.
Target manufacturers with dedicated HR teams
Mid-to-large manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, and medical devices regularly file E-3 sponsorship paperwork because they have in-house HR and legal capacity. Companies with fewer than 50 employees rarely have the infrastructure to manage DOL Labor Condition Application filings smoothly.
Search for E-3 sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Production Control Manager roles by employers with active E-3 and H-1B filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored a work visa. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you land an offer.
Frame your offer letter around specialty occupation language
Your offer letter must describe duties that require a specific bachelor's degree field, not just any degree. Ask your employer to include language like 'requires a degree in industrial engineering or supply chain management' rather than 'bachelor's degree preferred' to support the specialty occupation finding.
Confirm your employer's E-Verify enrollment before signing
E-Verify enrollment isn't required for most E-3 employers, but some states mandate it for federal contractors. Confirming enrollment status early prevents delays if your employer needs to register before USCIS can process your petition or if you're subject to state-level requirements.
Time your consulate appointment around production cycles
Production Control Managers are hardest to replace during fiscal year-end or peak manufacturing cycles. Coordinate your Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth consulate appointment at least eight weeks before your intended U.S. start date to buffer against administrative processing delays without leaving your employer short-staffed.
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Find Production Control Manager JobsProduction Control Manager E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Production Control Manager jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search. It surfaces Production Control Manager roles specifically filtered by employers with E-3 and work visa sponsorship history, so you can focus on companies already familiar with the process. Generic job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type, which means most results won't apply to your situation as an Australian national.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Production Control Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as supply chain management, industrial engineering, or operations management. Roles where any bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement, regardless of field, can face scrutiny. Your employer's offer letter and job description need to tie the duties directly to a degree-specific body of knowledge to support the specialty occupation finding.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Production Control Manager roles?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has no annual cap or lottery, so you can apply at any time of year once you have a job offer. The H-1B is subject to an annual lottery with a roughly 25 percent selection rate for most applicants. Both visas require a specialty occupation determination and a certified Labor Condition Application filed with the DOL, but the E-3 process is faster and more predictable.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 as a Production Control Manager?
Yes, but you can't simply transfer your existing E-3 to a new employer. Your new employer must file a fresh Labor Condition Application with the DOL and you'll need to obtain a new E-3 visa stamp, typically at an Australian consulate. You can start working for the new employer once the new LCA is certified and your visa is issued, so plan for a gap of several weeks between roles.
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