OPT Production Manager Jobs
Production Manager jobs are accessible on F-1 OPT, but most employers expect you to address your work authorization timeline upfront. Your OPT period gives you 12 months of authorized employment, with a 24-month STEM extension available if your degree qualifies. Operations and manufacturing roles at mid-to-large companies are the most likely to engage with the sponsorship process.
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As the Production Planner; you will be responsible for cross-functional communication (internal teams) of production schedules to ensure on-time delivery. This role is responsible for detailed tracking of critical parts throughout the manufacturing process. Drives daily communication between quality, finishing and manufacturing teams. Works with the customer facing role(s) to provide updates and delivery capabilities.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and collaborative professional who thrives in a manufacturing environment and is passionate about continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Schedule work flow through manufacturing and finishing processes
- Continuous improvement to ship across the span of the entire month rather than primarily end of month
- Participate in the coordination of the company's production plans and strategies with Production, Engineering, Materials, and Quality departments.
- Communicate monthly projected revenue with Management & Team
- Provide 3 month forecast
- Work with Purchasing/Production to inform of priorities
- Communicates all plans and changes to appropriate members of the production team.
- Participates in Production Meetings- driving daily needs and communicating priority items to each work group
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts and take an active role in follow through of Production Support improvement activities.
- Communicate with Purchasing to ensure timely issue of raw materials
- Assist with coordination, logistics and expediting of outside sourcing efforts.
- Communicates daily to ensure timely delivery of anticipated materials.
- Prioritizes and expedites part components and assemblies to support daily production schedules as well as raise awareness regarding inventory to minimize part shortages and inventory value.
- Special projects and tasks will be assigned as needed with other departments to meet short- and long-term business goals.
What We’re Looking For
- Associate's degree or equivalent experience, along with 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working in an ISO 13485 environment, or a willingness to learn and adapt to regulated quality systems.
- Lean Six Sigma training, certification, or experience (preferred).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and work effectively across teams.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive, solution-oriented approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with ERP systems, order processing software, and other business applications commonly used in manufacturing environments.
- Confidence presenting information, sharing ideas, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners.
- A growth mindset, creativity, and a willingness to take initiative while driving results.
Work Environment
- Clean, well-lit, temperature-controlled manufacturing facility
- A place where continuous learning is encouraged
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Fast-paced and innovation-driven
- Recognizes and celebrates contributions
Schedule
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, Dental & Vision starting Day One
- Paid time off & company holidays
- Competitive 401(k) with company match
- Quarterly bonus program
- Opportunity for career growth, training, and mentorship
Why Join ARCH?
- Be part of a company that directly impacts patient care worldwide
- Work in a modern CNC manufacturing environment
- Grow your career with a company that invests in its people
- Join a team that values quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement
ARCH Global Precision is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ARCH Global Precision are employed on an at-will basis.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Position Overview
As the Production Planner; you will be responsible for cross-functional communication (internal teams) of production schedules to ensure on-time delivery. This role is responsible for detailed tracking of critical parts throughout the manufacturing process. Drives daily communication between quality, finishing and manufacturing teams. Works with the customer facing role(s) to provide updates and delivery capabilities.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and collaborative professional who thrives in a manufacturing environment and is passionate about continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Schedule work flow through manufacturing and finishing processes
- Continuous improvement to ship across the span of the entire month rather than primarily end of month
- Participate in the coordination of the company's production plans and strategies with Production, Engineering, Materials, and Quality departments.
- Communicate monthly projected revenue with Management & Team
- Provide 3 month forecast
- Work with Purchasing/Production to inform of priorities
- Communicates all plans and changes to appropriate members of the production team.
- Participates in Production Meetings- driving daily needs and communicating priority items to each work group
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts and take an active role in follow through of Production Support improvement activities.
- Communicate with Purchasing to ensure timely issue of raw materials
- Assist with coordination, logistics and expediting of outside sourcing efforts.
- Communicates daily to ensure timely delivery of anticipated materials.
- Prioritizes and expedites part components and assemblies to support daily production schedules as well as raise awareness regarding inventory to minimize part shortages and inventory value.
- Special projects and tasks will be assigned as needed with other departments to meet short- and long-term business goals.
What We’re Looking For
- Associate's degree or equivalent experience, along with 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working in an ISO 13485 environment, or a willingness to learn and adapt to regulated quality systems.
- Lean Six Sigma training, certification, or experience (preferred).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and work effectively across teams.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive, solution-oriented approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with ERP systems, order processing software, and other business applications commonly used in manufacturing environments.
- Confidence presenting information, sharing ideas, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners.
- A growth mindset, creativity, and a willingness to take initiative while driving results.
Work Environment
- Clean, well-lit, temperature-controlled manufacturing facility
- A place where continuous learning is encouraged
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Fast-paced and innovation-driven
- Recognizes and celebrates contributions
Schedule
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, Dental & Vision starting Day One
- Paid time off & company holidays
- Competitive 401(k) with company match
- Quarterly bonus program
- Opportunity for career growth, training, and mentorship
Why Join ARCH?
- Be part of a company that directly impacts patient care worldwide
- Work in a modern CNC manufacturing environment
- Grow your career with a company that invests in its people
- Join a team that values quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement
ARCH Global Precision is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ARCH Global Precision are employed on an at-will basis.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Production Manager
Lead with your authorization status, not your visa
Tell employers you're authorized to work for any employer without sponsorship during your OPT period. Many hiring managers conflate OPT with H-1B visa sponsorship. Clarifying this early removes the most common objection before it derails your application.
Target companies with existing H-1B filing history
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visas in the past are far more likely to do it again. Focus your search on manufacturers, logistics firms, and consumer goods companies with established international hiring pipelines and in-house HR infrastructure.
Quantify your production outcomes on your resume
Employers weigh sponsorship costs against candidate value. Production Managers who can show measurable results, such as reduced cycle times, improved yield rates, or cost savings, give hiring managers a concrete case to bring to leadership when requesting sponsorship approval.
Identify your STEM extension eligibility early
If your degree is in engineering, operations research, or a qualifying STEM field, you may be eligible for a 24-month OPT extension. Confirming this before your job search lets you honestly offer employers a longer runway before H-1B sponsorship becomes necessary.
Build relationships with operations and plant-level managers
Hiring decisions for Production Manager roles often originate with operations directors, not HR. Connecting directly with plant managers or supply chain leaders who understand your day-to-day value can accelerate sponsorship conversations past the standard recruiter screening process.
Negotiate sponsorship as part of the offer, not after
Raise the H-1B sponsorship question before signing an offer, not six months into the job. Companies that intend to sponsor will say so. Those that won't rarely change their position, and it's better to know before you commit to a role.
Production Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Production Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Production Manager roles qualify under OPT as long as the position is directly related to your degree field. An engineering or operations management degree typically satisfies this requirement. You're authorized to work for any employer during your OPT period without the employer needing to file any immigration paperwork on your behalf upfront.
Does a Production Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, supply chain management, or another STEM-designated field, you may qualify for a 24-month extension. The job itself also needs to meet the formal training requirements outlined in your STEM OPT training plan, which your DSO helps prepare.
How do I find Production Manager jobs where the employer will sponsor an H-1B?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job searches, so it's the most efficient place to browse Production Manager openings at companies with a demonstrated sponsorship history. Filtering by employers who have filed H-1B petitions in manufacturing, operations, or logistics narrows your search to companies already familiar with the sponsorship process.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I'm laid off from a Production Manager role?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new position, transfer to a different visa status, or depart the United States. During that window, you're not authorized to work, but you remain in valid F-1 status. Starting your job search immediately is critical, since the 60 days does not pause or extend.
Do Production Manager roles at manufacturing companies commonly sponsor visas?
Mid-to-large manufacturers, aerospace companies, automotive suppliers, and consumer packaged goods firms are among the more active H-1B sponsors for operations and production roles. Smaller facilities with fewer than 50 employees are less likely to have the HR infrastructure to manage sponsorship. Prioritizing established companies with international operations improves your odds of finding a sponsorship-willing employer.