Production Manager

Marcurius•Clearwater, FL

12d•$160,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

Marcurius Multi-Mission Solutions is seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations at its Clearwater, Florida facility. The role oversees production planning, scheduling, and daily execution to ensure complex engineered products are delivered safely, on time, and to required technical and quality standards. The Production Manager works with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to transition products from development into repeatable manufacturing, build capable production teams, and establish efficient, scalable processes. This is a full-time, fully on-site position requiring regular presence on the production floor in an active manufacturing environment. The position involves following established safety and PPE procedures and maintaining accurate production records, quality standards, and safe manufacturing practices. The role offers the opportunity to lead production of advanced unmanned systems and strengthen manufacturing capability for mission-ready maritime products.

Requirements

Typically 8+ years of experience in manufacturing complex engineered products, including at least 3 years leading production teams and taking ownership of delivery performance; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Demonstrated success delivering high-quality products on schedule across multiple production runs, supported by measurable results.
Strong experience in production planning, master scheduling, capacity management, labor allocation, material readiness, and schedule recovery.
Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems, Excel, production reporting, and data-driven performance management.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, manufacturing instructions, and technical documentation, with practical knowledge of assembly, integration, configuration control, and quality processes.
Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent technical training and substantial hands-on experience.
Strong shop-floor leadership, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
Ability to work in an active manufacturing environment and follow established safety and PPE procedures.
Commitment to maintaining accurate production records, quality standards, and safe manufacturing practices.
Ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional engineering, operations, and manufacturing teams.

Nice To Haves

ASCM/APICS CPIM certification or equivalent production planning credentials.
Lean Six Sigma certification or practical continuous improvement experience.
Experience in defense, aerospace, maritime systems, robotics, or complex electromechanical manufacturing.
Experience with new-product introduction (NPI), production ramp-up, and scaling manufacturing operations.
Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality management environments.

Responsibilities

Own production schedules and translate program milestones and delivery commitments into achievable weekly and daily build plans.
Develop capacity and resource plans covering labor, equipment, tooling, materials, suppliers, and inspection requirements.
Use ERP/MRP systems to manage material requirements, work orders, production priorities, and material readiness in coordination with Supply Chain.
Lead daily production activities, monitor progress against schedules, resolve bottlenecks, and develop recovery plans when necessary.
Ensure manufacturing follows approved engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), work instructions, and configuration requirements; maintain accurate build records and traceability.
Work with Engineering and Quality to maintain inspection, testing, acceptance, and corrective-action processes.
Lead, develop, and coach production supervisors, technicians, and manufacturing personnel, supporting accountability, safety, and consistent performance.
Support new-product introduction and the transition from engineering development to repeatable manufacturing, improving manufacturability and production readiness.
Monitor production costs, labor utilization, work in progress, scrap, and rework, and drive measurable improvements in efficiency and productivity.
Coordinate assembly, integration, test readiness, and delivery handover, ensuring complete documentation, accurate forecasts, and early escalation of risks.