Production Manager

Saronic Technologies • Franklin, LA

21d

About The Position

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Production Manager to lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of in-house manufacturing and assembly operations. The role oversees build schedules, coordinates cross-functional workflows, and ensures high-quality, on-time hardware delivery in support of developing and deploying autonomous surface vessels. It is a leadership position in a fast-paced, low-rate production environment, with an opportunity to build operational structure from the ground up.

The position requires access to export-controlled information or items and therefore requires “U.S. Person” status as defined by U.S. law. The posting also states that U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance are required. Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of legally protected characteristics and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in production or manufacturing roles, with 2+ years in a leadership capacity.
• Experience managing assembly of complex electromechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of production planning, work order execution, and material flow.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Must qualify as a “U.S. Person” under the applicable export-control requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or maritime production environments.
• Familiarity with low-rate initial production (LRIP) or hardware startup manufacturing models.
• Background with MES, ERP, or digital manufacturing tools.
• Knowledge of IPC standards or military build documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day production activities across assembly, integration, and hardware readiness.
• Own build schedules, staffing, and capacity planning to meet engineering and field deployment goals.
• Implement and enforce quality, safety, and documentation standards across the shop floor.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and test teams to resolve blockers and integrate new designs.
• Lead hiring, training, and performance management for production technicians.
• Monitor key production metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives for throughput, quality, and cost.

What This Job Offers

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