Production Manager

Radeus Labs, Inc.; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Radeus Labs, Inc. in Poway, CA is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our production operation and help us scale a high-performing manufacturing organization.

You will manage the Production department, drive scheduling, quality, and continuous improvement, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Purchasing, and other teams to meet commitments. This role emphasizes people leadership, coaching, and developing the production team, with a competitive salary of $110k–$125k

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in production or manufacturing.
• 2+ years of experience leading or managing a production team.
• Experience managing production schedules, priorities, and competing demands.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing or assembly processes.
• Demonstrated ability to improve productivity, quality, and workflow.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Purchasing, or similar teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Production department.
• Establish priorities and ensure production stays aligned with customer and company commitments.
• Manage production schedules, capacity, workload, and resources.
• Monitor production performance and establish meaningful department metrics.
• Identify bottlenecks, resource constraints, and potential delays before they become larger problems.
• Lead and develop the Production team, including our Production Lead.
• Set clear expectations and provide coaching, feedback, and performance support.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, performance, and development of production employees.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Purchasing, and other departments to resolve production challenges.
• Ensure production meets established quality standards, work instructions, and specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement in production processes, workflow, tools, and efficiency.
• Help develop and maintain standardized production processes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce rework, improve throughput, and increase productivity.
• Communicate production status, risks, resource needs, and opportunities to company leadership.

Job description

Salary Range: $110,000–$125,000 annually

Build the Systems That Power What Comes Next

We're looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead our production operation and help us take the next step in building a scalable, efficient, and high-performing manufacturing organization.

What You’ll Do

As Production Manager, you’ll be responsible for the overall performance of the Production department, including people, processes, productivity, quality, and delivery.

You’ll:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Production department
• Establish priorities and ensure production stays aligned with customer and company commitments
• Manage production schedules, capacity, workload, and resources
• Monitor production performance and establish meaningful department metrics
• Identify bottlenecks, resource constraints, and potential delays before they become larger problems
• Lead and develop the Production team, including our Production Lead
• Set clear expectations and provide coaching, feedback, and performance support
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, performance, and development of production employees
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Purchasing, and other departments to resolve production challenges
• Ensure production meets established quality standards, work instructions, and specifications
• Drive continuous improvement in production processes, workflow, tools, and efficiency
• Help develop and maintain standardized production processes
• Identify opportunities to reduce rework, improve throughput, and increase productivity
• Communicate production status, risks, resource needs, and opportunities to company leadership

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who can combine strong people leadership with practical manufacturing experience.

You should have:

• 5+ years of experience in production or manufacturing
• 2+ years of experience leading or managing a production team
• Experience managing production schedules, priorities, and competing demands
• Strong understanding of manufacturing or assembly processes
• Demonstrated ability to improve productivity, quality, and workflow
• Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Purchasing, or similar teams

The Kind of Leader We’re Looking For

Why Radeus?

We’re a growing company where your work will have a visible impact. You’ll have the opportunity to shape how our Production department operates, develop the people around you, and help build the systems and processes that allow Radeus Labs to grow.

We value Integrity, Community, and Continuous Learning, and we’re looking for a leader who shares those values.

Radeus Labs offers acomprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off and holidays, life and supplemental insurance options, and education reimbursement opportunities.

Eligibility waiting periods may apply. Radeus Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.