Production Manager

Sodern America • Englewood, CO

19d • $120,000 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Sodern America, Inc. (SAM), the newly established U.S. subsidiary of France-based Sodern SA, is building U.S. operations, manufacturing, and support for the U.S. market. This founding-team role leads day-to-day manufacturing operations in Englewood, Colorado, to build and test star trackers. The Production Manager is responsible for safe, efficient, and cost-effective production that meets customer expectations and business objectives. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the role oversees production planning, manufacturing execution, systems integration and testing support, and production-floor workforce development, while coordinating closely with Sodern France production leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing production experience.
• Hands-on experience in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and a proven track record of driving operational improvements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead and motivate teams and pragmatically manage quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Understanding of safety and compliance regulations, with demonstrated application in a manufacturing environment.
• Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• Space industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant technical fields such as mechanics, optics, and electronics.
• Specific knowledge of star tracker system architecture and optronics is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor local manufacturing production activities to achieve cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Lead production team members and daily manufacturing operations, including hiring, training, and supervision; establish clear performance expectations and accountability.
• Ensure effective production scheduling and resource allocation to meet customer demand and inventory levels.
• Monitor and report production KPIs, adjusting staffing and processes as necessary.
• Manage allocated production budgets, including investment, training, and expenses, and ensure materials and facility needs are available.
• Manage and maintain production equipment and consumables, ensuring key equipment is available and functional.
• Lead shipment and logistics efforts for incoming and outgoing production-related deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with company policy and applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including OSHA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager