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Production Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or a related field. Employers in manufacturing, food processing, electronics, and consumer goods regularly file LCAs for this title. Prevailing wage compliance at Level II or III is standard for mid-career candidates.
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The Shipping and Receiving Manager is responsible for a wide variety of activities in handling inventory. This includes receiving and storing raw material, shipping finished product and tracking the inventory at every stage of the process. The position is also responsible for freight logistics and associated documentation and records. People management includes ensuring safe work practices, assigning daily work, hiring, scheduling, planning and training of 15-20 union and non-union employees.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
- Responsible for the shipping documentation department, and all union employees in the shipping and receiving areas including the stock and shipping desks.
- Makes decisions to contribute to improving on time delivery.
- Ensures accuracy in entering the inventory tracking information into the Netsuite system.
- Maintains the cleanliness and efficiency of inventory storage areas related to shipping, receiving and the depot.
- Works to continuously improve inbound and outbound freight logistics.
- Negotiates vendor rates for outbound freight.
- Ensures all activities are in compliance with current shipping laws and regulations.
- Is responsible for inventory movements, tracking, cycle counting and layout functions.
- Ensures all employees and operations are safe and productive.
- Schedules freight movement, calling trucks, arranging pickups and deliveries of product or material.
- Responsible for maintaining inventory of and ordering supplies for all areas of responsibility.
- Responsible for arranging and/or coordinating all inbound and outbound freight.
- Any and all additional duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
- 5 Years minimum experience in leading shipping, receiving, and inventory handling operations.
- Experience in arranging and coordinating all modes of freight movement, truck, parcel, air and rail.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Excellent teamwork, coaching, team building skills and promoting safe behavior.
- Computer literate: Microsoft Excel, Word, Shipping software, etc.
- Good verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with people at all levels of business including customers, reps, vendors and all departments.
- Attention to detail with high degree of accuracy.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent problem solving skills (with minimal supervision).
- Excellent personal discipline and work ethic with respect to time and attendance.
- Ability to work in and contribute to a team building environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Physical demands are typical of an office position including extended periods of sitting, extensive use of a personal computer and telephone.
- Position requires movement around the facilities.
- Occasional handling of material and components.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal manufacturing and office environment. When working occasionally in some shop areas, personal protection equipment (PPE) will be recommended and/or required (safety shoes, safety glasses w/side shields, hearing protection, face shield, gloves, apron and boots). Must have the ability to support extended business hours to meet customer business needs.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
QUALITY
Quality encompasses all aspects of DeZURIK, Inc.’s business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and, through designated channels, initiate and recommend solutions.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
DeZURIK offers a competitive base salary in the $98,221 to $122,776 range, based on experience and qualifications, along with annual bonus opportunities tied to performance.
Beyond pay, our market-leading benefits are designed to support your wellbeing. These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. DeZURIK also provides a health savings account with a company match, a retirement plan for employer contributions through Vanguard, and access to the Granite Assistance Fund for support when it's needed most. We value time for rest and personal growth, offering generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays.
DeZURIK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Shipping and Receiving Manager is responsible for a wide variety of activities in handling inventory. This includes receiving and storing raw material, shipping finished product and tracking the inventory at every stage of the process. The position is also responsible for freight logistics and associated documentation and records. People management includes ensuring safe work practices, assigning daily work, hiring, scheduling, planning and training of 15-20 union and non-union employees.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
- Responsible for the shipping documentation department, and all union employees in the shipping and receiving areas including the stock and shipping desks.
- Makes decisions to contribute to improving on time delivery.
- Ensures accuracy in entering the inventory tracking information into the Netsuite system.
- Maintains the cleanliness and efficiency of inventory storage areas related to shipping, receiving and the depot.
- Works to continuously improve inbound and outbound freight logistics.
- Negotiates vendor rates for outbound freight.
- Ensures all activities are in compliance with current shipping laws and regulations.
- Is responsible for inventory movements, tracking, cycle counting and layout functions.
- Ensures all employees and operations are safe and productive.
- Schedules freight movement, calling trucks, arranging pickups and deliveries of product or material.
- Responsible for maintaining inventory of and ordering supplies for all areas of responsibility.
- Responsible for arranging and/or coordinating all inbound and outbound freight.
- Any and all additional duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
- 5 Years minimum experience in leading shipping, receiving, and inventory handling operations.
- Experience in arranging and coordinating all modes of freight movement, truck, parcel, air and rail.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Excellent teamwork, coaching, team building skills and promoting safe behavior.
- Computer literate: Microsoft Excel, Word, Shipping software, etc.
- Good verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with people at all levels of business including customers, reps, vendors and all departments.
- Attention to detail with high degree of accuracy.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent problem solving skills (with minimal supervision).
- Excellent personal discipline and work ethic with respect to time and attendance.
- Ability to work in and contribute to a team building environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Physical demands are typical of an office position including extended periods of sitting, extensive use of a personal computer and telephone.
- Position requires movement around the facilities.
- Occasional handling of material and components.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal manufacturing and office environment. When working occasionally in some shop areas, personal protection equipment (PPE) will be recommended and/or required (safety shoes, safety glasses w/side shields, hearing protection, face shield, gloves, apron and boots). Must have the ability to support extended business hours to meet customer business needs.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
QUALITY
Quality encompasses all aspects of DeZURIK, Inc.’s business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and, through designated channels, initiate and recommend solutions.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
DeZURIK offers a competitive base salary in the $98,221 to $122,776 range, based on experience and qualifications, along with annual bonus opportunities tied to performance.
Beyond pay, our market-leading benefits are designed to support your wellbeing. These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. DeZURIK also provides a health savings account with a company match, a retirement plan for employer contributions through Vanguard, and access to the Granite Assistance Fund for support when it's needed most. We value time for rest and personal growth, offering generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays.
DeZURIK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Production Manager
Verify your degree satisfies specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree field to directly relate to production management duties. Industrial engineering, supply chain, or operations management degrees clear this bar cleanly. A general business degree may trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts showing relevant coursework before applying.
Search LCA filings by NAICS industry code
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter certified LCAs under the Production Occupations SOC group. This shows which manufacturers and processors have active H-1B filings for this title, not just which companies claim to sponsor on job postings.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify early
E-Verify enrollment signals an employer already has compliance infrastructure for work authorization. For Production Manager roles in food processing or defense supply chains, E-Verify is often mandatory, so these employers handle H-1B paperwork more routinely than others.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Filter Production Manager openings on Migrate Mate by H-1B filing history to surface employers who have sponsored this exact title before. This cuts time spent on postings where sponsorship is unconfirmed and lets you focus outreach on proven sponsors.
Request premium processing before your start date
Standard H-1B adjudication runs three to six months. If your offer letter sets a start date within 90 days, ask the employer to file with premium processing through USCIS for a 15-business-day decision window. Confirm this before signing any employment agreement.
Align your O*NET profile to your job description
Pull the O*NET profile for Production Manager and cross-check it against your offer letter's listed duties. If the employer's job description omits degree requirements or lists duties outside the O*NET scope, ask HR to revise it before the LCA is filed to reduce RFE risk.
H-1B Visa Production Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as industrial engineering, operations management, or manufacturing engineering. USCIS scrutinizes Production Manager petitions more closely than pure technical roles because some employers list the position as requiring any bachelor's degree. Your employer's job description should specify a relevant degree field, not just any degree.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for Production Managers?
Semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical manufacturing, automotive parts, and packaged food processing are the industries with the strongest LCA filing history for Production Manager titles. You can verify this directly through the OFLC Wage Search by filtering on the relevant SOC code. Migrate Mate surfaces these employers with verified H-1B filing history so you can target your applications efficiently.
How does prevailing wage apply to Production Manager H-1B petitions?
Your employer must pay you at least the DOL prevailing wage for a Production Manager in your work location, determined by experience level. Most mid-career candidates fall at wage Level II or III. The employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL certifying this wage before USCIS even sees the petition. You can check the applicable wage for your location using the OFLC Wage Search.
Can I switch Production Manager employers while on H-1B without losing status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer once they file a new H-1B petition with USCIS, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you haven't fallen out of status. You don't need to wait for the new petition to be approved. The new employer must file a non-frivolous petition and you must have been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days.
Does a Production Manager role at a smaller manufacturer have lower H-1B approval odds?
Employer size doesn't directly affect approval odds, but smaller manufacturers may face more USCIS scrutiny if they haven't filed H-1B petitions before or if the job description is vague. The petition strength depends on how clearly the job duties establish specialty occupation requirements. Targeting employers with a prior LCA filing history for this title, which you can identify through OFLC data, reduces this risk considerably.