Field Manufacturing Manager – Solar-Powered Cargo Trailers
About The Position
SPOG Trailers is seeking a hands-on Field Manufacturing Manager to manage the complete manufacturing process for its solar-powered cargo trailers, from bare trailer through final assembly, testing, quality control, and delivery. The role leads production employees and coordinates production schedules, materials, assembly work, and custom builds while ensuring trailers meet approved designs, customer specifications, quality standards, safety procedures, and deadlines. The manager works directly on the manufacturing floor to inspect work, solve technical and production problems, and keep trailers moving through production. SPOG Trailers builds commercial-grade cargo and workstation trailers incorporating solar power, battery storage, electrical systems, HVAC, and customized interiors.
Requirements
- Previous experience supervising manufacturing or production employees.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing workflow and production scheduling.
- Ability to read drawings, specifications, wiring diagrams, and manufacturing documents.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple trailers and production stages simultaneously.
- Strong leadership and employee-management skills.
- Comfort working directly on the manufacturing floor.
- Ability to meet production deadlines without sacrificing quality or safety.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, trailer manufacturing, automotive manufacturing, construction management, or a related field.
- Experience with electrical systems, solar, battery storage, HVAC, fabrication, automotive, RV, or trailer manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily manufacturing and assembly of solar-powered cargo trailers.
- Manage and coordinate production employees, technicians, fabricators, electricians, and installers.
- Create and maintain daily and weekly production schedules, assign work, and ensure employees understand production requirements.
- Track each trailer through the complete manufacturing process.
- Coordinate installation of solar panels, battery systems, inverters, electrical panels, wiring, outlets, lighting, HVAC, insulation, interior walls, E-track, cabinetry, and other components.
- Ensure materials and components are available for each production stage; work with purchasing and management to resolve shortages.
- Maintain quality-control standards, inspect workmanship, and inspect completed trailers before delivery.
- Ensure electrical, mechanical, structural, and solar installations follow approved designs and specifications.
- Troubleshoot production problems and develop practical solutions.
- Improve manufacturing processes to reduce production time and unnecessary material or labor costs.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe manufacturing facility; enforce safety procedures and proper tool and equipment use.
- Train new manufacturing employees and develop standardized assembly procedures.
- Track employee productivity and overall manufacturing performance.
- Coordinate custom trailer builds and ensure customer specifications are followed.
- Report production progress, delays, material issues, and quality concerns directly to company leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
