Production Manager

Knapheide; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays, including Black Friday

401k with 7% company contribution

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Knapheide Truck Equipment Center (KTEC) in Stockton, CA is hiring a skilled Production Manager to direct and oversee the production of custom-built work truck bodies and equipment, while ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

This full-time role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage safety, productivity, and costs. You will collaborate with sales and fleet teams to set priorities and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of industry-related experience.
• Automotive service/vehicle repair experience preferred (ASE certification optional).
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and maximizing production efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor facility performance related to quality, safety, productivity and cost control.
• Motivate, support and guide production staff; conduct regular safety talks and investigations.
• Set priorities with sales and fleet teams and resolve issues to maintain delivery commitments.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Production knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ASE Certification

Job description

Knapheide Truck Equipment Center (KTEC) in Stockton, CA is looking to hire a skilled Production Manager to direct and oversee the production of custom-built work truck bodies and equipment, while exceeding customer quality and delivery expectations. This full-time position works Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

At Knapheide, you're more than an employee; you're part of a family filled with multi-generation employees who take pride in the work they do. Knapheide has been in business since 1848 and is the premier work truck equipment, accessory, and commercial upfit provider in the United States.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays, including Black Friday and Christmas Eve
• 401k with 7% company contribution, once eligible
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance

DAY-TO-DAY AS A PRODUCTION MANAGER

In this fast-paced role, you'll oversee and monitor the performance of the facility as it relates to quality, safety, productivity, and cost control. You'll motivate, support, and provide guidance to production staff; perform regular workplace inspections, conduct regular safety talks with employees, report all accidents/incidents, conduct investigations, and act on recommendations. You'll develop and implement policies and procedures to improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality. You'll work directly with the sales and fleet teams to set priorities, and resolve issues. To be successful in the Production Manager role, you will need excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize job duties. Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing effective production and distribution is preferred.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Respectful - kind, positive, and helpful
• Career-minded - Looking for more than a job
• Team player - gets along well with others
• Pride in your work - desire to produce quality work and ensure customer satisfaction
• Efficient - knack for effectively prioritizing tasks and managing your time

Requirements

• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds
• Bachelor's Degree and/or 5+ years of industry related experience
• Previous automotive experience with service work/vehicle repair; auto mechanics training; or ASE certification preferred

If you're someone who never settles for second best, takes pride in the work you do, and are looking for a jump start on a new career, apply today!