Production Manager - Quality, Safety & Efficiency Lead

Knapheide Truck Equipment; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

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 seeking a skilled Production Manager to direct the production of custom-built work truck bodies and equipment, ensuring quality and on-time delivery. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM and offers a collaborative, family-like culture.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree or 5+ years in the industry, automotive service/repair experience, and ASE certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and/or 5+ years of industry related experience.
• Automotive service/work experience or ASE certification preferred.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor production to meet quality, safety, and delivery targets.
• Lead and support production staff; perform safety talks and investigations as needed.
• Set priorities with sales and fleet teams; implement policies to improve efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Quality control

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Knapheide Truck Equipment Center (KTEC) in Stockton, CA is seeking a skilled Production Manager to direct the production of custom-built work truck bodies and equipment, ensuring quality and on-time delivery. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM and offers a collaborative, family-like culture.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree or 5+ years in the industry, automotive service/repair experience, and ASE certification is a plus.