Production Manager

Bookman Consulting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bookman Consulting's client, an international manufacturing and retail company, seeks an experienced Production Manager to lead day-to-day operations in the manufacturing division, overseeing a team of up to 15 across manufacturing, assembly, and quality control. This on-site role runs 6 AM to 2:30 PM and requires precision manufacturing experience and a hands-on approach.

You will work with engineers, CAD teams and designers to ensure final production mirrors prototypes in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in precision manufacturing and managing production teams.
• Hands-on at all levels; working manager role.
• Ability to lead a team of up to 15 across manufacturing, assembly, and quality control.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations in the manufacturing division and ensure alignment with prototypes.
• Collaborate with engineers, CAD teams, and designers to mirror prototypes in production.
• Mentor and manage a hands-on production team of up to 15.
• Coordinate with maintenance and quality to minimize downtime and defects.

Skills

Production management

Communication

Leadership

Operations management

Troubleshooting machinery

Tools

CNC

3D printing

Injection molding

Casting

Tumbling

Job description

Our client is an international manufacturing and retail company. They are looking to hire an experienced Production Manager to lead day-to-day operations within the manufacturing division, managing a team of up to 15 across manufacturing, assembly, and quality control.

• Must have excellent communication skills
• Shift is 6 AM to 2:30 PM on site
• Must have experience in precision manufacturing and managing production teams
• Must be hands‑on at all levels, this is a ‘working manager’ role
• Proficiency with a wide array of machines including tumbling, casting, injection molding, 3D printers, CNC, and more is highly desired
• Experience troubleshooting machinery is highly desired
• Salary is likely $90k-$110k on the base + bonus, benefits and PTO

This position will be a key member of the team day 1, and will be working with engineers, CAD teams and designers to ensure that final production mirrors the prototypes. This is a fun and fast‑paced environment with a lot of opportunity to make an immediate impact.