Production Manager, Lean Manufacturing & Scale-Up

Epirus; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Epirus, based in Torrance, CA, is seeking a Production Manager to scale manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and on-budget production. You will lead production staff, coordinate with Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering, and drive Lean/Six Sigma improvements across the floor.

The role requires a bachelors in a related field and 4+ years of manufacturing leadership in a fast-paced, high-growth environment; ITAR/regulatory familiarity is advantageous as Epirus builds defense-grade

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing/production with supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, lean manufacturing, and quality systems (ISO, Six Sigma a plus).
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office (Oracle is a plus).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily production schedules to meet output, quality, and delivery targets.
• Supervise, train, and develop production staff and shift supervisors.
• Monitor production KPIs and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage production budgets, control costs, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate with Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to resolve operational issues.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Maintain accurate production records and prepare regular performance reports for senior management.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to minimize downtime.
• Ensure proper staffing levels and manage shift scheduling; lead root-cause analysis for deviations.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks impacting throughput and delivery.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives across operations.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Team management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Job description

Epirus, based in Torrance, CA, is seeking a Production Manager to scale manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and on-budget production. You will lead production staff, coordinate with Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering, and drive Lean/Six Sigma improvements across the floor.

The role requires a bachelors in a related field and 4+ years of manufacturing leadership in a fast-paced, high-growth environment; ITAR/regulatory familiarity is advantageous as Epirus builds defense-grade