Production Manager

Skyfish Corporation; Montana; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield health, vision,

Job summary

Skyfish is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily drone manufacturing operations. You will oversee assembly, testing, and delivery of Skyfish drone systems, driving efficiency and quality in a fast-paced startup environment.

In this leadership role, you will plan production schedules, mentor assemblers, collaborate with procurement, engineering, and quality teams, and implement standard work instructions to meet customer commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or production management is preferred.
• Experience in aerospace, robotics, electronics, or drone manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and production planning.
• Experience managing production teams in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and production planning tools is a plus.
• BlueCross BlueShield health, vision, and dental insurance

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage daily drone production operations.
• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Lead, mentor, and support production assemblers.
• Coordinate with procurement and supply chain team to ensure timely material availability.
• Implement standardized work instructions and manufacturing best practices.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain high-quality manufacturing standards and collaborate with Quality Control to investigate defects and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assist directly with production activities as needed in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations teams to achieve production goals and support continuous improvement goals

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Manufacturing / Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Skyfish is building
the next generation of drone technology.

Production Manager

Location

Posted on August 13, 2026

About Skyfish

At Skyfish you will join a team of talented individuals focused on developing best-in-class autonomous drones to measure, map, and model critical infrastructure. You'll be joining a dynamic technology start-up that is poised to change the paradigm of data collection and precision measurement.

Job Summary:

Skyfish is seeking an experienced and motivated Production Manager to join our growing team. You'll work alongside talented innovators building best-in-class autonomous drones used to measure, map, and model critical infrastructure. As part of a fast-moving technology start-up, you'll help shape the future of precision data collection and aerial measurement.

In this leadership position, you will oversee daily manufacturing activities, drive production efficiency, and collaborate across all departments to ensure the successful assembly, testing, and delivery of Skyfish drone systems.

Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and manage daily drone production operations
• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer delivery commitments
• Lead, mentor, and support production assemblers
• Coordinate with procurement and supply chain team to ensure timely material availability
• Implement standardized work instructions and manufacturing best practices
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety policies and procedures
• Maintain high-quality manufacturing standards and collaborate with Quality Control to investigate defects and implement corrective actions
• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Assist directly with production activities as needed in a hands-on manufacturing environment
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations teams to achieve production goals and support continuous improvement goals

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred
• Experience in manufacturing or production management is preferred
• Experience in aerospace, robotics, electronics, or drone manufacturing is a plus
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and production planning
• Experience managing production teams in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritize tasks, and adapt in a rapidly growing startup environment
• Proficiency with ERP systems and production planning tools is a plus
• BlueCross BlueShield health, vision, and dental insurance