Manufacturing Jobs in South Dakota with F-1 OPT Sponsorship
South Dakota's manufacturing sector, anchored by companies like Daktronics in Brookings, Raven Industries in Sioux Falls, and large-scale meat processing operations across the state, offers F-1 OPT candidates opportunities in production engineering, quality assurance, and supply chain. Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Watertown are the primary hiring hubs for international students pursuing manufacturing roles with OPT authorization.
See All Manufacturing JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 158+ Manufacturing F-1 OPT Sponsorship Jobs in South Dakota jobs
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all 158+ Manufacturing F-1 OPT Sponsorship Jobs in South Dakota jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Manufacturing F-1 OPT Sponsorship Jobs in South Dakota roles.
Get Access To All JobsJob Summary
The Production Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction for overall production and maintenance operations in accordance with the vision and values of the corporation. Fosters a “Culture of Safety” for staff and all employees by promoting and modeling an Employee Driven, Hazard Controlled environment. They also advise the local business concerning long-term-strategic direction. The Production Manager manages and coordinates the production plan (daily/weekly) to meet delivery schedules and budgeted cost/efficiency expectations. They drive continuous improvement initiatives through appropriate channels in the operation. They manage the coordination and execution of predictive/preventative maintenance plans through the maintenance management system for the facility, ensuring asset reliability meets or exceeds performance expectations. The Production Manager holds themselves and staff directly accountable for adherence to standards, policies & regulations for the safe, environmentally compliant production of a quality precast concrete product. They ensure training plans for production and maintenance staff and self are in place and followed, promoting key aspects of the overall succession plan process. Assume plant manager responsibilities as needed.
Job Location
This position is located at our plant in Sioux Falls, SD.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of safety & continuous flow production methods with plant manager.
- Responsible to actively seek out, find, and implement process improvements; to include improvements on RM cost reduction, asset utilization, team balancing, matching team strategy to situation.
- Responsible for continuous improvement of leadership; team dynamics, prepare for change, promote & develop team pipeline with plant manager.
- Responsible for final sign off with scheduler on daily/weekly production schedule.
- Establishes formal and informal communications for staff and employees (e.g. morning safety huddle, mid-day meeting, maintenance planning, operations & sales & engineering).
- Ensures proper training of employees with leads and systematic trainer to advance the business.
- Responsible for plant layout, ensuring optimal safety and efficiency.
- Utilize Inventory Management Process (Production-Purchasing Report) to ensure finished goods inventory meets TWC targets for the business.
- Ensures monthly OSHA compliance training is conducted according to schedule requirements with EH&S Tech and EH&S Area manager.
- Ensures safety committee is actively engaged in promoting awareness for safety programs/initiatives and driving improvement towards an Employee Driven, Hazard Controlled environment.
- Responsible for overall preventative/predictive maintenance program for the facility with maintenance manager.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of precast processes and equipment, have workable knowledge of industry technological developments and best practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Minimum High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 3+ years leadership experience in an industrial environment leading multiple departments. Associates' degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Production or related field or Bachelors’ degree preferred.
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.
Job Summary
The Production Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction for overall production and maintenance operations in accordance with the vision and values of the corporation. Fosters a “Culture of Safety” for staff and all employees by promoting and modeling an Employee Driven, Hazard Controlled environment. They also advise the local business concerning long-term-strategic direction. The Production Manager manages and coordinates the production plan (daily/weekly) to meet delivery schedules and budgeted cost/efficiency expectations. They drive continuous improvement initiatives through appropriate channels in the operation. They manage the coordination and execution of predictive/preventative maintenance plans through the maintenance management system for the facility, ensuring asset reliability meets or exceeds performance expectations. The Production Manager holds themselves and staff directly accountable for adherence to standards, policies & regulations for the safe, environmentally compliant production of a quality precast concrete product. They ensure training plans for production and maintenance staff and self are in place and followed, promoting key aspects of the overall succession plan process. Assume plant manager responsibilities as needed.
Job Location
This position is located at our plant in Sioux Falls, SD.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of safety & continuous flow production methods with plant manager.
- Responsible to actively seek out, find, and implement process improvements; to include improvements on RM cost reduction, asset utilization, team balancing, matching team strategy to situation.
- Responsible for continuous improvement of leadership; team dynamics, prepare for change, promote & develop team pipeline with plant manager.
- Responsible for final sign off with scheduler on daily/weekly production schedule.
- Establishes formal and informal communications for staff and employees (e.g. morning safety huddle, mid-day meeting, maintenance planning, operations & sales & engineering).
- Ensures proper training of employees with leads and systematic trainer to advance the business.
- Responsible for plant layout, ensuring optimal safety and efficiency.
- Utilize Inventory Management Process (Production-Purchasing Report) to ensure finished goods inventory meets TWC targets for the business.
- Ensures monthly OSHA compliance training is conducted according to schedule requirements with EH&S Tech and EH&S Area manager.
- Ensures safety committee is actively engaged in promoting awareness for safety programs/initiatives and driving improvement towards an Employee Driven, Hazard Controlled environment.
- Responsible for overall preventative/predictive maintenance program for the facility with maintenance manager.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of precast processes and equipment, have workable knowledge of industry technological developments and best practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Minimum High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 3+ years leadership experience in an industrial environment leading multiple departments. Associates' degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Production or related field or Bachelors’ degree preferred.
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.
Job Roles in Manufacturing in South Dakota
See all 158+ Manufacturing South Dakota jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Manufacturing South Dakota roles.
Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Which manufacturing companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in South Dakota?
South Dakota manufacturers that have historically hired international workers include Daktronics in Brookings, a major electronics and display systems manufacturer, and Raven Industries in Sioux Falls, which produces precision agriculture equipment. Larger employers in food processing and industrial equipment manufacturing also participate in OPT hiring, though sponsorship availability changes by role, team, and hiring cycle. Confirming OPT acceptance directly with each employer is always necessary.
Which cities in South Dakota have the most manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Sioux Falls has the highest concentration of manufacturing employers in South Dakota, particularly in electronics, agriculture technology, and industrial sectors. Brookings, home to South Dakota State University and Daktronics headquarters, is a notable secondary hub. Rapid City and Watertown also have manufacturing operations in metals, food processing, and plastics. Students at SDSU and USD are geographically well-positioned for local manufacturing OPT opportunities.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
F-1 OPT authorization covers roles directly related to a student's field of study. In South Dakota manufacturing, qualifying positions commonly include mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, quality control engineering, manufacturing process engineering, and supply chain or operations roles. STEM OPT extension applicants benefit from an additional 24 months if their degree falls under an approved STEM field, which applies to most engineering and computer science graduates.
How do I find manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in South Dakota?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters job listings by visa type, including F-1 OPT, and by industry and state. Searching for manufacturing roles in South Dakota on Migrate Mate surfaces employers actively open to OPT candidates, saving significant time compared to manually screening general job boards. Combining that search with outreach to university career centers at SDSU or USD, which have employer relationships in the state, is a practical approach.
Are there any state-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in South Dakota manufacturing?
South Dakota's manufacturing sector skews toward agriculture technology, electronics, and food processing, meaning roles often require engineering or applied science backgrounds for OPT eligibility. The state has a relatively small international student population, so competition for OPT-friendly roles can be lower than in larger states, but the overall volume of open positions is also more limited. STEM OPT candidates should confirm their degree's STEM designation through SEVP before applying, as this significantly affects authorization length.
See which manufacturing employers are hiring and sponsoring visas in South Dakota right now.
Search Manufacturing Jobs in South Dakota