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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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Part Time – 24 hours
7a-7p
Responsible for the facilitation of accurate patient placement into the health system based on clinical relevance, with integration of care management skills to support organizational fiscal goals. Supports the patient throughput assistant in daily work and acts as the clinical expert/decision maker for daily throughput for BHS. This clinical expert is responsible for the daily work of integrating clinical and financial components to accurately reflect the appropriate level of care and patient placement decisions. Manages and coordinates BH ED patient admission requests and Regional Transfer Center requests for correct placement into BH hospitals, where care can be provided in the right setting. Work closely with providers for transfer requests seeking specialty services to ensure care can be provided prior to acceptance. Manages all internal flow/throughput for patients who may need to move from one level of care or bed to another. The candidate will be responsible for upholding decision making processes related to management of appropriate bed assignment and patient flow.
Uses Patient Placement skills, insures that patients move efficiently from access point to appropriate level of care and location. Reviews all cases on admission to identify level of care, potential need for practice guideline utilization, to determine the anticipated LOS and anticipated care needed for each patient. Works with the health care team to proactively evaluate medical, psycho social and physical needs of patient and family, insuring appropriate bed placement for care. Is a resource to members of the health care team for appropriate management as outlined in the evidence based practice guidelines.
Uses Utilization Analysis /Management principles, insures that patient’s site of care delivery is appropriate, in collaboration with other disciplines as necessary. On admission performs utilization analysis using pre-established screening criteria and guidelines, nursing expertise and sound judgment in accordance with departmental policies. Communicates utilization analysis information as appropriate to health care team.
Uses patient placement knowledge to facilitate and coordinate the request for an appropriate bed, based on level of care and clinical needs of the patient, acts as the patient throughput decision maker. Responsible for upholding decision making processes related to management of appropriate bed assignment. Assesses appropriateness for admission and level of care. Communicates changes in level of care to health care team and facilitates the discussion of plans for delivering care at the appropriate setting. Intervenes as appropriate utilizing departmental policies and communicating excessive length of stay/placement problems/ other issues to department manager.
Uses Clinical Skills and Knowledge to ensure quality, evidence based care is provided and the patient is assigned to the appropriate level of care with the correct status. Identifies patients needs to appropriately place the patient to the correct unit and BH hospital.
Required Work Experience:
- MA Licensed RN and Bachelors Degree required
- 5 yrs acute care clinical nursing required, ED, Critical Care Experience strongly preferred
- Requires a working knowledge of community resources and Utilization/Quality Review standards. Understanding of the hospitals patient placement guidelines to support patient throughput.
- Critical thinking with the ability to assess and prioritize decisions in a rapidly changing environment.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills in order to interact with all levels of health care providers and support staff. Excellent computer, telephone, organizational, and relationship building skills.
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Nursing (Required)
Certifications:
Registered Nurse – State of Massachusetts
Compensation
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum
$47.14 – $54.19 – $64.11
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
RN, Patient Placement Bed Manager
Part Time – 24 hours
7a-7p
Responsible for the facilitation of accurate patient placement into the health system based on clinical relevance, with integration of care management skills to support organizational fiscal goals. Supports the patient throughput assistant in daily work and acts as the clinical expert/decision maker for daily throughput for BHS. This clinical expert is responsible for the daily work of integrating clinical and financial components to accurately reflect the appropriate level of care and patient placement decisions. Manages and coordinates BH ED patient admission requests and Regional Transfer Center requests for correct placement into BH hospitals, where care can be provided in the right setting. Work closely with providers for transfer requests seeking specialty services to ensure care can be provided prior to acceptance. Manages all internal flow/throughput for patients who may need to move from one level of care or bed to another. The candidate will be responsible for upholding decision making processes related to management of appropriate bed assignment and patient flow.
Uses Patient Placement skills, insures that patients move efficiently from access point to appropriate level of care and location. Reviews all cases on admission to identify level of care, potential need for practice guideline utilization, to determine the anticipated LOS and anticipated care needed for each patient. Works with the health care team to proactively evaluate medical, psycho social and physical needs of patient and family, insuring appropriate bed placement for care. Is a resource to members of the health care team for appropriate management as outlined in the evidence based practice guidelines.
Uses Utilization Analysis /Management principles, insures that patient’s site of care delivery is appropriate, in collaboration with other disciplines as necessary. On admission performs utilization analysis using pre-established screening criteria and guidelines, nursing expertise and sound judgment in accordance with departmental policies. Communicates utilization analysis information as appropriate to health care team.
Uses patient placement knowledge to facilitate and coordinate the request for an appropriate bed, based on level of care and clinical needs of the patient, acts as the patient throughput decision maker. Responsible for upholding decision making processes related to management of appropriate bed assignment. Assesses appropriateness for admission and level of care. Communicates changes in level of care to health care team and facilitates the discussion of plans for delivering care at the appropriate setting. Intervenes as appropriate utilizing departmental policies and communicating excessive length of stay/placement problems/ other issues to department manager.
Uses Clinical Skills and Knowledge to ensure quality, evidence based care is provided and the patient is assigned to the appropriate level of care with the correct status. Identifies patients needs to appropriately place the patient to the correct unit and BH hospital.
Required Work Experience:
- MA Licensed RN and Bachelors Degree required
- 5 yrs acute care clinical nursing required, ED, Critical Care Experience strongly preferred
- Requires a working knowledge of community resources and Utilization/Quality Review standards. Understanding of the hospitals patient placement guidelines to support patient throughput.
- Critical thinking with the ability to assess and prioritize decisions in a rapidly changing environment.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills in order to interact with all levels of health care providers and support staff. Excellent computer, telephone, organizational, and relationship building skills.
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Nursing (Required)
Certifications:
Registered Nurse – State of Massachusetts
Compensation
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum
$47.14 – $54.19 – $64.11
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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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.