Production Manager Jobs

Production Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, food and beverage, consumer goods, and media at every level from assistant to senior and plant manager, with specializations in lean operations, supply chain coordination, and quality control. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles2,092+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerCARVANA
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type81% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Title Production Manager
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Title Production Manager
Title Financial Corporation
Rexburg, Idaho
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED

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Production Manager
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Production Manager
Saft
Jacksonville, Florida
Business Development
Marketing
Sales
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering
1,001-5,000

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Production Manager - K9 & Kin
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Production Manager - K9 & Kin
Kalmbach Feeds
Carey, Ohio
Account Management
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Bachelor's degree in food science
501-1,000

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Production Manager / Superintendent
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Production Manager / Superintendent
Arizona Rain Gutters and Insulation
Tolleson, Arizona
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
$72k - $87k/yr
On-Site

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Production Manager – Custom Woodworking Shop
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Production Manager – Custom Woodworking Shop
Stumps Custom Wood
Shelby, Ohio
Business Operations
Performance Marketing
Project Management
$18 - $26/hr
On-Site

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Production Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • CARVANA36
  • Rosendin Electric23
  • Krispy Kreme15
  • Envirosafe Tanks15
  • Northrop Grumman15

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Insurance
  • Consumer Goods
  • Food & Beverage
  • Agriculture & Farming

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in production manager jobs.

  • 3 to 5 years of direct production or manufacturing supervisory experience
  • Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
  • Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods
  • Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or a related field
  • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, labor costs, and production schedules
  • Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and compliance documentation requirements

Tips for Your Production Manager Job Search

Quantify throughput and cost savings on your resume

Production managers are hired to hit numbers, so your resume needs numbers too. Replace vague duties with output metrics: units per shift improved, scrap rates reduced, or downtime hours cut. Hiring managers scan for evidence you've moved the needle, not just managed the floor.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists production manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Tailor your resume to the industry vertical

A production manager resume that works in automotive won't land the same way in food manufacturing. Swap in industry-specific terminology, certifications like HACCP for food or IATF 16949 for automotive, and reference the machinery or ERP systems that vertical actually uses.

Prepare a structured problem-solve for behavioral interviews

Most production manager interviews include a scenario question about a line stoppage, a quality escape, or a missed deadline. Practice answering with a clear situation, the actions you owned, and a measurable result. Vague answers about teamwork lose out to specific ones about decisions you made.

Filter openings by shift structure before applying

Production manager roles vary widely from day-shift salaried positions to 24/7 rotating coverage with on-call expectations. Read the shift requirements before you apply so you're targeting roles whose schedules fit your situation, and address your availability directly in your cover letter.

Negotiate using total compensation, not base pay alone

Production manager offers often include shift differentials, performance bonuses tied to OEE or yield targets, and relocation packages for plant-based roles. Understand what each component is worth before you respond to an offer, and ask specifically whether bonus targets are historically achievable.

Production Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most production managers?

The companies hiring the most production managers right now include CARVANA, Rosendin Electric, and Krispy Kreme, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings tend to cluster around companies with large domestic manufacturing or fulfillment operations.

How many production manager jobs are remote?

About 19% of production manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most office-based roles because most production work requires an on-site presence. The exceptions tend to be in media production, digital content operations, and roles focused on planning, scheduling, or vendor coordination rather than direct floor supervision.

How do you become a production manager?

Most production managers start in a frontline or technician role, then move into a lead or supervisor position where they gain scheduling and people-management experience. From there, building familiarity with lean methods, ERP systems, and budget ownership is what separates candidates who get promoted into full management from those who stay in lead roles. A degree in operations or industrial engineering helps but isn't always required if your floor experience is strong.

Can you get hired as a production manager with little experience?

Getting hired as a production manager with limited experience is possible if you frame adjacent experience the right way. Shift leads, team leads, or supervisory roles in warehousing, logistics, or skilled trades all demonstrate the scheduling, accountability, and people-management fundamentals employers look for. Targeting smaller manufacturers or contract production facilities tends to be more realistic at the entry point than applying to large consumer goods companies, which typically require several years of direct supervisory experience.

What does the production manager interview process look like?

The production manager interview process typically starts with a phone screen from a recruiter or HR contact, followed by one or two rounds with the plant manager or operations director. Expect behavioral questions about how you've handled a quality issue, a staffing shortage, or a missed production target. Some employers include a facility tour or a practical scenario exercise where they describe a floor problem and ask how you'd respond. Reference checks are standard before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to production manager jobs?

You can find and apply to production manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing. Openings are updated regularly, so checking back frequently increases your chances of catching a new posting early.

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