OPT Production Engineering Manager Jobs
Production Engineering Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with engineering degrees, since most roles require direct technical expertise in manufacturing, process optimization, or systems reliability. STEM OPT extension eligibility gives qualified candidates up to three years of work authorization, making long-term employer investment realistic.
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Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards
- Weekly pay
- Scheduling flexibility
- Paid parental leave
- Paid education assistance
- Team member discount
- Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Are you seeking to join a thriving organization? Do you possess a fervent dedication to nurturing tomorrow's leaders? We are on the lookout for an exceptional Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager to Join Meijer to support our Northville, MI Store location.
The Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager is responsible for overall team member engagement for those in span of care. You will be responsible for driving recognition, feedback and coaching, performance management, training and development, and succession planning. Direct Leads and Team Leaders, while ultimately being accountable for area operations and financials (shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling & forecasting staffing needs, and team member and customer conflict resolution). The Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager will work to identify and implement process improvements as well as serve as a steward of the Meijer culture.
A career at Meijer offers more than just a paycheck. We provide a wide range of benefits designed to support a positive work-life balance, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally:
- Get Paid Weekly
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401K (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
- 3 Weeks of Paid Days Off (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
- Tuition Free and Reimbursement Education Assistance (effective on Start Date)
- Child and Adult Care Assistance
- Team Member Discount
- ...and Much More!!!
What You’ll be Doing:
- Engages with team members in span of care to ensure they are receiving appropriate onboarding, training and development, and coaching and feedback to be successful in all they do.
- Identifies talent and engages in career discussions to support overall store staffing and ensure a diversified talent pipeline strategy for team member as well as leadership roles.
- Involvement in candid discussions with team members to ensure Meijer standards are upheld and team members have the ability to grow within the organization.
- Accountability for area operations and financial results by overseeing the execution of corporate plans to ensure all services and products are effectively managed in order to maximize sales and productivity ultimately owning budget line items in the P&L.
- Drives safety and compliance throughout the store in addition to overall condition management as well as responsibility for following all compliance procedures in the store.
- Ensures the Team Leaders and Leads are providing guidance and assigning daily work assignments for team members as well as any training needs.
- This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 4+ years of retail/grocery or customer service experience.
- Progressive leadership experience preferred.
- A passion to provide industry leading service.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with team members in a way that provides clear and precise direction.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use that information to make informed decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times.
- Demonstrates proactive/creative thinking and applies it to the business.
- A thorough understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising which leads to meeting the needs of our customers/community and gaining sales and market share.
- A strong business acumen.
- An innovative attitude to help Meijer set the industry standard.
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members and vendors feel valued and supported.
INTRODUCTION
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards
- Weekly pay
- Scheduling flexibility
- Paid parental leave
- Paid education assistance
- Team member discount
- Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Are you seeking to join a thriving organization? Do you possess a fervent dedication to nurturing tomorrow's leaders? We are on the lookout for an exceptional Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager to Join Meijer to support our Northville, MI Store location.
The Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager is responsible for overall team member engagement for those in span of care. You will be responsible for driving recognition, feedback and coaching, performance management, training and development, and succession planning. Direct Leads and Team Leaders, while ultimately being accountable for area operations and financials (shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling & forecasting staffing needs, and team member and customer conflict resolution). The Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager will work to identify and implement process improvements as well as serve as a steward of the Meijer culture.
A career at Meijer offers more than just a paycheck. We provide a wide range of benefits designed to support a positive work-life balance, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally:
- Get Paid Weekly
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401K (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
- 3 Weeks of Paid Days Off (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
- Tuition Free and Reimbursement Education Assistance (effective on Start Date)
- Child and Adult Care Assistance
- Team Member Discount
- ...and Much More!!!
What You’ll be Doing:
- Engages with team members in span of care to ensure they are receiving appropriate onboarding, training and development, and coaching and feedback to be successful in all they do.
- Identifies talent and engages in career discussions to support overall store staffing and ensure a diversified talent pipeline strategy for team member as well as leadership roles.
- Involvement in candid discussions with team members to ensure Meijer standards are upheld and team members have the ability to grow within the organization.
- Accountability for area operations and financial results by overseeing the execution of corporate plans to ensure all services and products are effectively managed in order to maximize sales and productivity ultimately owning budget line items in the P&L.
- Drives safety and compliance throughout the store in addition to overall condition management as well as responsibility for following all compliance procedures in the store.
- Ensures the Team Leaders and Leads are providing guidance and assigning daily work assignments for team members as well as any training needs.
- This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 4+ years of retail/grocery or customer service experience.
- Progressive leadership experience preferred.
- A passion to provide industry leading service.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with team members in a way that provides clear and precise direction.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use that information to make informed decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times.
- Demonstrates proactive/creative thinking and applies it to the business.
- A thorough understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising which leads to meeting the needs of our customers/community and gaining sales and market share.
- A strong business acumen.
- An innovative attitude to help Meijer set the industry standard.
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members and vendors feel valued and supported.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Production Engineering Manager
Target manufacturing-heavy industries
Semiconductor, automotive, and industrial equipment companies hire Production Engineering Managers at scale and have established visa sponsorship pipelines. These employers are accustomed to OPT timelines and H-1B visa transitions, making them more receptive than smaller manufacturers.
Confirm your STEM OPT eligibility early
Production Engineering Manager roles typically fall under CIP codes in mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering. Confirming your degree's STEM designation with your DSO before applying lets you negotiate timelines honestly and avoid surprises mid-hiring process.
Lead with technical depth, not management titles
Hiring managers want proof you can own production systems, not just supervise. Quantify process improvements, yield gains, or downtime reductions you've driven. Concrete engineering outcomes outperform vague leadership claims when competing against candidates with longer U.S. work histories.
Raise OPT after the technical interview
Wait until after the technical and panel interviews before discussing work authorization. Once you've demonstrated genuine engineering capability, sponsorship becomes a logistical question rather than a disqualifying factor. Early disclosure invites rejection before you've proven value.
Prioritize companies with existing H-1B sponsorship history
Employers who have sponsored H-1B petitions before understand the process and have immigration counsel in place. This significantly reduces the risk that they'll decline sponsorship simply due to unfamiliarity with the requirements or timeline involved.
Use OPT's flexibility to bridge into the role
If you're applying from a senior individual contributor role, OPT gives you time to take on team leadership without requiring immediate sponsorship commitment. Frame your transition proactively in interviews to show you've planned the path from engineer to manager deliberately.
Production Engineering Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Production Engineering Managers?
Yes, provided your undergraduate or graduate degree is in an engineering or closely related STEM field. Production Engineering Manager roles require technical qualifications that align directly with engineering CIP codes, which means most candidates are eligible for both standard 12-month OPT and the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of work authorization total.
Does a Production Engineering Manager role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree falls under a STEM-designated CIP code, such as mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or manufacturing engineering, and the job duties directly apply that training, you qualify for the STEM OPT extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before relying on the extension in any employment timeline discussions.
How do I find Production Engineering Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job searches, so you can browse Production Engineering Manager openings filtered by sponsorship willingness. Companies in semiconductor manufacturing, automotive, and industrial automation are the most consistent sponsors for this role and are well represented among employers who actively recruit OPT candidates.
Will employers sponsor H-1B after hiring me on OPT for this role?
Many mid-to-large manufacturers do, especially if you've demonstrated measurable impact on production outcomes during your OPT period. The STEM OPT extension gives employers up to three years to assess fit before committing to H-1B sponsorship, which reduces their perceived risk considerably. Companies with prior H-1B sponsorship history are the safest targets since they already have the infrastructure and legal counsel in place.
What engineering background do I need to qualify for a Production Engineering Manager role on OPT?
Most employers require a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, or electrical engineering. The role is a specialty occupation under H-1B standards, meaning a specific degree is required, not just any bachelor's. Candidates who also have direct experience with production systems, process improvement methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma, and team supervision tend to be most competitive for roles at this level.