Production Manager

Powerus; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerus in Rock Hill is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily production operations, supervise line staff, and manage safety, quality, delivery, and cost on the plant floor.

The role requires coordinating with production planning, materials, quality, and engineering to remove constraints and meet the production plan; experience with lean manufacturing and ERP/MES systems is valued; U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience managing production in discrete manufacturing with supervision of teams.
• Experience running production to a schedule with defined KPIs; lean knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Lead line supervisors and production teams across assembly and test operations.
• Deliver daily and weekly output against the production plan.
• Plan staffing, shifts, overtime, and cross-training.
• Run daily tier meetings and production KPI reviews for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Work with production planning, materials, quality, and manufacturing engineering to remove constraints.
• Lead safety programs and housekeeping standards on the production floor.
• Develop supervisors and hourly team members.

Skills

Production management

Lean manufacturing

Staff scheduling

KPI tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Job description

Powerus is building a next-generation American autonomous systems platform designed to move, protect, and sustain critical assets in high-consequence environments. The company combines advanced autonomy, manufacturing capability, operational expertise, and strategic acquisitions to support defense, national security, critical infrastructure, and commercial operations globally.

Mission

Our mission is to deliver resilient autonomous technologies that strengthen national security, improve operational safety, and expand the capabilities of organizations operating in complex environments.

Why Join Powerus

The Powerus Rock Hill facility builds aircraft, motors, batteries, and controllers on assembly and test lines staffed by technicians and line supervisors. Daily output against plan is the plant's primary measure.

This role runs production execution at Rock Hill: schedule attainment, staffing, line supervision, and the daily management system for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Position Overview

Powerus is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily production operations, line supervisors, and production staff at the Rock Hill manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead line supervisors and production teams across assembly and test operations
• Deliver daily and weekly output against the production plan
• Plan staffing, shifts, overtime, and cross-training
• Run the daily tier meetings and production KPI reviews for safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Work with production planning, materials, quality, and manufacturing engineering to remove constraints
• Lead safety programs and housekeeping standards on the production floor
• Develop supervisors and hourly team members

Qualifications

• Must be located in the United States, within commuting distance of Rock Hill, SC
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience managing production in discrete manufacturing, including management of supervisors
• Experience running production to a schedule with defined KPIs
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• U.S. citizenship required; this role involves access to ITAR- and EAR-controlled technical data

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electromechanical or electronics assembly
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or automotive manufacturing
• Experience with ERP and MES systems
• Active or prior U.S. security clearance

What We Look For

Candidates should have managed a production operation through a period of increasing volume and be able to describe how they kept schedule attainment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Powerus is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and mission-driven workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.