Senior Level Production Manager Jobs
Senior level production manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of manufacturing strategy, cross-functional execution, and the teams that deliver results at scale. Hiring is concentrated across Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Chemicals & Materials, with 11% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Netflix, Riot Games, and Celestica hiring at this level now.
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GENERAL SUMMARY
The Production Engineering Manager leads Production Engineering, Maintenance, Tool & Die, and Facilities functions for HVAC manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, automation, equipment reliability, tooling, facility infrastructure, and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve quality, safety, delivery, and financial objectives. The position provides leadership to engineering, maintenance, and technical teams supporting high-volume automotive manufacturing. Responsibilities include manufacturing process capability, equipment uptime, maintenance effectiveness, tooling readiness, capital planning, and successful product launches. The role partners closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Design Engineering to support current production and future growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Organization
- Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate Production Engineering personnel.
- Establish departmental goals, KPIs, and development plans.
- Build a high-performance culture focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement.
- Support succession planning, workforce development, and technical training.
- Provide strategic leadership for Engineering, Maintenance, Tool & Die, and Facilities functions.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on efficiency, uptime, and cost reduction.
Manufacturing Engineering
- Direct engineering activities supporting HVAC manufacturing operations.
- Manage and improve:
- Injection molding processes
- Automated and manual assembly systems
- Leak and functional testing equipment
- Vision inspection systems
- Robotics and automation systems
- Develop, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes.
- Improve cycle time, scrap reduction, labor efficiency, equipment utilization, and reliability.
Program Launch & Industrialization
- Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new product launches and engineering changes.
- Support APQP deliverables, including PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, Capacity Studies, Run-at-Rate activities, and production validation.
- Manage launch timing, equipment procurement, tooling readiness, process validation, and production ramp-up.
- Coordinate launch activities with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Operational Excellence
- Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality, production, and equipment issues.
- Monitor KPIs including:
- OEE
- First Pass Yield
- Throughput
- Downtime
- Equipment Uptime
- MTBF / MTTR
- Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Implement Industry 4.0 and best manufacturing practices.
- Drive plant-wide cost reduction projects.
Capital & Budget Management
- Develop and manage operating and capital budgets.
- Prepare capital expenditure requests and business justifications.
- Lead equipment sourcing, installation, commissioning, and automation projects.
- Support program quotations and capacity planning.
- Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
- Develop long-term investment strategies for automation, modernization, and expansion.
Quality, Compliance & Safety
- Support compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and customer requirements.
- Ensure process quality, traceability, and manufacturing controls.
- Support internal and customer audits.
- Lead risk assessments and promote safe manufacturing systems.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
- Ensure equipment readiness, production capacity, and workforce capability meet customer demand.
- Coordinate shutdowns, facility improvements, and major equipment installations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Advanced degree preferred.
Experience
- 10+ years of progressive manufacturing or production engineering experience in automotive manufacturing.
- 5-8 years of engineering leadership experience.
- Experience leading Production Engineering and Maintenance organizations.
- Proven success managing capital projects, equipment reliability programs, tooling operations, and manufacturing launches.
- Experience in high-volume automated manufacturing environments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Tier 1 automotive supplier experience.
- HVAC, thermal systems, plastics, or assembly manufacturing experience.
- OEM product launch experience.
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- PMP certification.
- TPM certification or demonstrated TPM leadership.
KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Injection Molding
- Automated Assembly & Robotics
- Process Validation
- Equipment Reliability
- Predictive & Preventive Maintenance
- Tooling Management
- Facility Management
- SPC & Process Capability Analysis
- GD&T Interpretation
- Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Electrical Systems
QUALITY & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
- IATF 16949
- APQP
- PPAP
- PFMEA
- Control Plans
- MSA
- SPC
- 8D Problem Solving
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Kaizen
- Value Stream Mapping
- TPM
- OEE Improvement
SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE
- Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- ERP/MRP Systems
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Project Management and Data Analysis Tools
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Production Engineering Manager leads Production Engineering, Maintenance, Tool & Die, and Facilities functions for HVAC manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, automation, equipment reliability, tooling, facility infrastructure, and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve quality, safety, delivery, and financial objectives. The position provides leadership to engineering, maintenance, and technical teams supporting high-volume automotive manufacturing. Responsibilities include manufacturing process capability, equipment uptime, maintenance effectiveness, tooling readiness, capital planning, and successful product launches. The role partners closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Design Engineering to support current production and future growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Organization
- Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate Production Engineering personnel.
- Establish departmental goals, KPIs, and development plans.
- Build a high-performance culture focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement.
- Support succession planning, workforce development, and technical training.
- Provide strategic leadership for Engineering, Maintenance, Tool & Die, and Facilities functions.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on efficiency, uptime, and cost reduction.
Manufacturing Engineering
- Direct engineering activities supporting HVAC manufacturing operations.
- Manage and improve:
- Injection molding processes
- Automated and manual assembly systems
- Leak and functional testing equipment
- Vision inspection systems
- Robotics and automation systems
- Develop, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes.
- Improve cycle time, scrap reduction, labor efficiency, equipment utilization, and reliability.
Program Launch & Industrialization
- Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new product launches and engineering changes.
- Support APQP deliverables, including PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, Capacity Studies, Run-at-Rate activities, and production validation.
- Manage launch timing, equipment procurement, tooling readiness, process validation, and production ramp-up.
- Coordinate launch activities with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Operational Excellence
- Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality, production, and equipment issues.
- Monitor KPIs including:
- OEE
- First Pass Yield
- Throughput
- Downtime
- Equipment Uptime
- MTBF / MTTR
- Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Implement Industry 4.0 and best manufacturing practices.
- Drive plant-wide cost reduction projects.
Capital & Budget Management
- Develop and manage operating and capital budgets.
- Prepare capital expenditure requests and business justifications.
- Lead equipment sourcing, installation, commissioning, and automation projects.
- Support program quotations and capacity planning.
- Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
- Develop long-term investment strategies for automation, modernization, and expansion.
Quality, Compliance & Safety
- Support compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and customer requirements.
- Ensure process quality, traceability, and manufacturing controls.
- Support internal and customer audits.
- Lead risk assessments and promote safe manufacturing systems.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
- Ensure equipment readiness, production capacity, and workforce capability meet customer demand.
- Coordinate shutdowns, facility improvements, and major equipment installations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Advanced degree preferred.
Experience
- 10+ years of progressive manufacturing or production engineering experience in automotive manufacturing.
- 5-8 years of engineering leadership experience.
- Experience leading Production Engineering and Maintenance organizations.
- Proven success managing capital projects, equipment reliability programs, tooling operations, and manufacturing launches.
- Experience in high-volume automated manufacturing environments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Tier 1 automotive supplier experience.
- HVAC, thermal systems, plastics, or assembly manufacturing experience.
- OEM product launch experience.
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- PMP certification.
- TPM certification or demonstrated TPM leadership.
KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Injection Molding
- Automated Assembly & Robotics
- Process Validation
- Equipment Reliability
- Predictive & Preventive Maintenance
- Tooling Management
- Facility Management
- SPC & Process Capability Analysis
- GD&T Interpretation
- Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Electrical Systems
QUALITY & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
- IATF 16949
- APQP
- PPAP
- PFMEA
- Control Plans
- MSA
- SPC
- 8D Problem Solving
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Kaizen
- Value Stream Mapping
- TPM
- OEE Improvement
SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE
- Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- ERP/MRP Systems
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Project Management and Data Analysis Tools
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Senior Level Production Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level production manager job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned production outcomes end-to-end, not just supervised tasks. Demonstrating that you have led process improvement initiatives, managed significant budgets, and developed junior staff gives you a clear edge. Strong candidates can speak to specific throughput gains, cost reductions, or quality improvements they drove directly, with measurable results.
Which companies hire senior level production managers?
Companies hiring senior level production managers right now include Netflix, Riot Games, and Celestica, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, hiring covers large manufacturers and industrial firms, as well as growing mid-size operations building out their leadership bench.
Are there remote senior level production manager jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level involve on-site or hybrid expectations given the operational nature of the work. About 11% of senior level production manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, concentrated in roles with significant planning, strategy, or cross-site coordination responsibilities rather than floor-level production oversight.
What makes a production manager role senior level?
Senior level production manager roles are defined by ownership of outcomes, not just execution. These positions carry responsibility for setting production strategy, managing complex cross-functional relationships, overseeing significant budgets, and mentoring or developing other managers. The scope typically covers multiple lines, sites, or product families, with the expectation that you drive systemic improvements rather than respond to day-to-day issues.
Which industries hire the most senior level production managers?
Senior Level production manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive demand at the senior level because their production environments are complex enough to require experienced leadership capable of managing scale, regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement programs.