Production Manager Jobs in Tennessee

Production Manager jobs in Tennessee are in strong demand, concentrated in automotive manufacturing, food and beverage processing, logistics, and healthcare supply operations, with openings at every level from shift supervisor to senior plant manager. Nashville, Memphis, and Chattanooga are the state's busiest hiring markets, where established employers like Volkswagen, Bridgestone Americas, and Whirlpool maintain significant manufacturing operations. The most sought-after specialties include lean manufacturing, quality systems management, and supply chain coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles42
Top employerDENSO
Top cityKnoxville, TN
Cities hiring28
Work type92% On-site
Top industryAutomotive

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AriensCo
Production Manager
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AriensCo
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Production Manager
AriensCo
Fayetteville, Tennessee
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
Six Sigma Certification

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Tyson Foods Incorporated
Sr Manager Production - 2nd Shift
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Tyson Foods Incorporated
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Sr Manager Production - 2nd Shift
Tyson Foods Incorporated
Union City, Tennessee
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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JTEKT North America
Production Manager - Night Shift
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JTEKT North America
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Production Manager - Night Shift
JTEKT North America
Morristown, Tennessee
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Supply Chain
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Amcor
Production Manager
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Amcor
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Production Manager
Amcor
Lewisburg, Tennessee
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Highly Marelli USA, Inc.
Production Engineering Manager
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Highly Marelli USA, Inc.
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Production Engineering Manager
Highly Marelli USA, Inc.
Shelbyville, Tennessee
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Project & Program Management
Quality Control
Maintenance & Repair
Manufacturing Engineering
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Production Manager Jobs by City in Tennessee

Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Knoxville
5 jobs
Nashville
4 jobs
Sparta
3 jobs
Memphis
3 jobs
Franklin
2 jobs
Maryville
2 jobs
Mount Juliet
2 jobs
Alamo
1 job
Smyrna
1 job

Production Manager Job Market in Tennessee

A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

DENSO
DENSO3 open roles
Five Star Painting
Five Star Painting3 open roles
Milosi
Milosi2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Consumer Goods
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Electronics & Hardware

What Tennessee Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in production manager jobs across Tennessee.

  • Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or a related field
  • Three or more years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment
  • Demonstrated proficiency with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience meeting OSHA safety standards and managing compliance in a production facility
  • Familiarity with ERP or MES production planning software such as SAP or Oracle
  • Strong record of managing production schedules, output targets, and cross-functional teams

Production Manager Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a production manager in Tennessee?

Most production managers in Tennessee enter the field through a combination of a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or business and several years of hands-on floor experience. Tennessee does not require a state-issued license for production managers, but employers strongly prefer candidates who hold a Certified Production and Inventory Management credential from APICS or a Six Sigma certification. Starting as a shift supervisor or team lead at one of Tennessee's large automotive or food processing plants is the most common path upward.

Which companies hire production managers in Tennessee?

Employers hiring production managers in Tennessee right now include DENSO, Five Star Painting, and Milosi, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Tennessee's deep base of automotive assembly, tire manufacturing, and consumer goods facilities means hiring activity is consistent throughout the year rather than concentrated in seasonal bursts.

Which Tennessee cities have the most production manager jobs?

Knoxville, Nashville, and Sparta consistently post the most production manager openings in Tennessee. Nashville's growth as a logistics and healthcare supply hub drives volume there, Memphis anchors the state's distribution and food processing corridor, and Chattanooga's Volkswagen plant and surrounding supplier network generate steady demand for plant-level management talent in the southeast corner of the state.

Are there remote production manager jobs in Tennessee?

Yes, but they're rare. Production manager work is inherently tied to the plant floor, so fully remote roles make up a small fraction of openings. About 8% of production manager openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to cover planning, scheduling, or vendor coordination functions that don't require a daily physical presence on-site.

How can I get hired as a production manager in Tennessee with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is landing a shift lead or production coordinator role at one of Tennessee's large manufacturing employers and building supervisory hours from there. Companies like Bridgestone, Nissan's Smyrna plant, and Amazon's Tennessee fulfillment network regularly hire associates into structured lead programs. An APICS CPIM certification or a Six Sigma Green Belt gives candidates without a long management history a concrete credential that offsets limited experience in Tennessee interviews.

Where can I find and apply to production manager jobs in Tennessee?

You can find and apply to production manager jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to each opening without creating an account or signing up.

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