Production Manager Jobs in North Carolina
Production Manager jobs in North Carolina are in steady demand, concentrated in the state's substantial manufacturing base including automotive components, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage processing, and furniture production, with openings at every level from entry-level supervisors through senior plant managers. The heaviest hiring activity runs through Charlotte, Greensboro, and the Research Triangle area, where companies like Honeywell, Nucor, and Frito-Lay maintain long-standing manufacturing and distribution operations. Demand is strongest in lean manufacturing, quality systems management, and continuous improvement roles tied to North Carolina's industrial corridor. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Senior Production Manager
Lawrence Landscape Group | Charlotte, NC | Full-Time | $75,000$95,000 + Bonus
About Lawrence Landscape Group
We're not trying to be the biggest landscape company. We're trying to be the best in every city we serve, on the best properties, doing exceptional work. Our mission is simple: an exceptional experience that leaves a lasting impression. We do the right thing for our clients and our people, and we go the extra step. That's not poster language it's how we've grown every single year since day one, and it's why our work has won gold at the national level.
We run on EOS. Aspire is our system of record. Every seat has an owner, every number has a name on it, and every commitment has a deadline. If you've never worked somewhere like that, it's the difference between chaos and a machine.
The Role
You're the senior leader on the production side of the business. Eighteen crews roll out of our yard every morning you own what happens from the 6:30 dispatch to the last truck back. You'll run your own operation at the highest standard while raising the bar for every Production Manager and crew leader under you. When we open our next branch, the playbook you build is the one it runs on.
A Day in This Seat
- 6:30 AM You run dispatch. Attendance, equipment checks, route sheets, the morning stretch. Every crew out of the yard within 15 minutes of clocking in. You're at the gate for the final safety check as they roll.
- Mid-day You're on properties. Walking jobs, coaching crew leaders, checking labor hours against plan, catching quality issues before the client ever sees them. You'll pull some weeds while you're there servant leadership is real here.
- Afternoon Crews return, you debrief every foreman, close the day in Aspire, and set tomorrow's plan. You go home prepared, and so does everyone under you.
What You'll Own
- The production number labor efficiency at or above 100% of budget, across every crew, every week
- People development measured by how many crew leaders and PMs you advance, not how many routes you run
- The LLG standard safety, quality, and equipment care, enforced without exceptions
- The data production planning, job costing, and dashboards in Aspire. You run your business from the numbers, not from memory
Who You Are
- 7+ years in commercial landscape production, including 3+ years leading multiple crews or other managers you've run production at scale and you know your numbers cold
- Aspire proficient schedules, work tickets, job costing, dashboards. Day one, you sit down and drive
- An AI operator you already use AI to plan routes, analyze labor data, draft SOPs, and solve problems faster. We're building the most technologically sharp production team in the Carolinas, and you'll lead that
- A leader crews respect you coach hard, hold the standard, and work alongside your people
- A planner you see the month, the week, and the day before problems find you
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a strong plus. Valid driver's license with a clean record required
Pay & Perks
- $75,000$95,000 base, depending on experience
- Performance bonus tied to labor efficiency and retention hit your numbers, get paid for it
- Company truck, phone, and laptop
- Health, dental, and vision
- 2 weeks pto, paid holidays, and the week of Christmas off
- A real seat at the leadership table this company promotes from within, and this seat is a launching pad, not a ceiling
Why This Job Is Different
Most production manager jobs are babysitting routes for a company that stopped growing years ago. This one is building the production engine of a company headed somewhere with an owner who invests in people, gives you the tools and the authority, and holds you accountable to a number you control. If that scares you, this isn't your job. If that fires you up, it is.
To apply: send your resume and a few sentences on the best crew you've ever built, with the numbers to back it up. We'd love to see what we can do together.
Offered compensation: $75,000/yr - $95,000/yr
Experience and License Requirements
- Aspire
- Commercial Landscape Production
Senior Production Manager
Lawrence Landscape Group | Charlotte, NC | Full-Time | $75,000$95,000 + Bonus
About Lawrence Landscape Group
We're not trying to be the biggest landscape company. We're trying to be the best in every city we serve, on the best properties, doing exceptional work. Our mission is simple: an exceptional experience that leaves a lasting impression. We do the right thing for our clients and our people, and we go the extra step. That's not poster language it's how we've grown every single year since day one, and it's why our work has won gold at the national level.
We run on EOS. Aspire is our system of record. Every seat has an owner, every number has a name on it, and every commitment has a deadline. If you've never worked somewhere like that, it's the difference between chaos and a machine.
The Role
You're the senior leader on the production side of the business. Eighteen crews roll out of our yard every morning you own what happens from the 6:30 dispatch to the last truck back. You'll run your own operation at the highest standard while raising the bar for every Production Manager and crew leader under you. When we open our next branch, the playbook you build is the one it runs on.
A Day in This Seat
- 6:30 AM You run dispatch. Attendance, equipment checks, route sheets, the morning stretch. Every crew out of the yard within 15 minutes of clocking in. You're at the gate for the final safety check as they roll.
- Mid-day You're on properties. Walking jobs, coaching crew leaders, checking labor hours against plan, catching quality issues before the client ever sees them. You'll pull some weeds while you're there servant leadership is real here.
- Afternoon Crews return, you debrief every foreman, close the day in Aspire, and set tomorrow's plan. You go home prepared, and so does everyone under you.
What You'll Own
- The production number labor efficiency at or above 100% of budget, across every crew, every week
- People development measured by how many crew leaders and PMs you advance, not how many routes you run
- The LLG standard safety, quality, and equipment care, enforced without exceptions
- The data production planning, job costing, and dashboards in Aspire. You run your business from the numbers, not from memory
Who You Are
- 7+ years in commercial landscape production, including 3+ years leading multiple crews or other managers you've run production at scale and you know your numbers cold
- Aspire proficient schedules, work tickets, job costing, dashboards. Day one, you sit down and drive
- An AI operator you already use AI to plan routes, analyze labor data, draft SOPs, and solve problems faster. We're building the most technologically sharp production team in the Carolinas, and you'll lead that
- A leader crews respect you coach hard, hold the standard, and work alongside your people
- A planner you see the month, the week, and the day before problems find you
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a strong plus. Valid driver's license with a clean record required
Pay & Perks
- $75,000$95,000 base, depending on experience
- Performance bonus tied to labor efficiency and retention hit your numbers, get paid for it
- Company truck, phone, and laptop
- Health, dental, and vision
- 2 weeks pto, paid holidays, and the week of Christmas off
- A real seat at the leadership table this company promotes from within, and this seat is a launching pad, not a ceiling
Why This Job Is Different
Most production manager jobs are babysitting routes for a company that stopped growing years ago. This one is building the production engine of a company headed somewhere with an owner who invests in people, gives you the tools and the authority, and holds you accountable to a number you control. If that scares you, this isn't your job. If that fires you up, it is.
To apply: send your resume and a few sentences on the best crew you've ever built, with the numbers to back it up. We'd love to see what we can do together.
Offered compensation: $75,000/yr - $95,000/yr
Experience and License Requirements
- Aspire
- Commercial Landscape Production
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Production Manager Job Market in North Carolina
A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture & Farming
- Chemicals & Materials
- Staffing & Recruiting
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production manager jobs across North Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or a related technical field
- Three or more years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods
- Proficiency with production planning software and ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Strong track of managing production schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification or equivalent safety compliance training
Production Manager Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a production manager in North Carolina?
The typical path starts with a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing technology, or operations management, followed by frontline production or supervisory experience. North Carolina does not require a state-issued license for production managers, but employers across the state's manufacturing corridor strongly prefer candidates with lean or Six Sigma credentials. Starting as a production supervisor or shift leader at a North Carolina plant and building floor-level expertise is the most common route to a full management role.
Which companies hire production managers in North Carolina?
Employers hiring production managers in North Carolina right now include Krispy Kreme, Corning, and Caterpillar, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. North Carolina's concentration of pharmaceutical, automotive, and food manufacturing facilities means demand is distributed across both major metros and mid-sized industrial communities like Kannapolis and Rocky Mount.
Which North Carolina cities have the most production manager jobs?
Charlotte, Sanford, and Durham have the most production manager openings in North Carolina. Charlotte leads because of its dense cluster of advanced manufacturing, distribution, and logistics operations, while Greensboro and the Research Triangle draw activity from pharmaceutical and electronics manufacturers as well as the large research and development employers anchored around Raleigh-Durham.
Are there remote production manager jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. Production managers are fundamentally on-site roles responsible for floor operations, staffing, and equipment oversight, so full remote work is uncommon. About 13% of production manager openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to involve corporate-level production planning, vendor coordination, or multi-site oversight rather than direct plant floor management.
How can I get hired as a production manager in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a production supervisor or team lead role at one of North Carolina's large manufacturing operations, where companies like Caterpillar, Pfizer, or Smithfield Foods regularly hire candidates into structured development programs. Completing a manufacturing technology or industrial supervision program at a community college such as Central Piedmont or Guilford Technical gives candidates a competitive edge. Moving laterally from quality control, logistics, or materials planning roles within the same facility is another common path into production management.
Where can I find and apply to production manager jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to production manager jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the listings to see roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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