Sr Manager, Production Operations
Arc Boat Company•Torrance, CA
•$200,000•Onsite
About The Position
Arc is building 100% electric boats from the ground up, aiming to create a better boating experience that is quicker, quieter, easier to maintain, and better for the environment. The company is rethinking every detail of the boat, applying first-principles engineering from aerospace and EVs. This role is for someone passionate about the mission, adaptable, and detail-oriented, contributing to a lean, high-trust team at their Los Angeles headquarters.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or 7+ years of experience working in an aerospace, automotive, aviation, nuclear, or other manufacturing environment
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience leading production in a high-quality, precision manufacturing environment in a leadership role with direct reports
- Strong technical understanding and practical knowledge of manufacturing process, systems integration, and hardware requirements
- Track record of building and executing continuous improvement programs using lean tools and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Experience working in a startup or high-growth manufacturing environment where processes are still maturing and ambiguity is the norm.
Nice To Haves
- Experience monitoring, tracking and continually improving total cost equation
- Composites manufacturing experience — carbon fiber layup, cure processes, prepreg handling, bonded assemblies, or sandwich structures.
- Familiarity with aerospace or defense quality management systems (AS9100, NADCAP, MIL-spec, or similar).
- Comfortable pushing a fast but sustainable pace
- Enthusiasm for boating and clean energy
Responsibilities
- Leading a layered team of production supervisors, lead technicians, and hourly/non-exempt technicians
- Owning the production schedule end-to-end
- Proactively identifying schedule risks, capacity constraints, and resource gaps; escalating critical blockers and facilitating cross-functional resolution
- Developing short-, medium-, and long-range production plans that account for labor capacity, material availability, tooling, and facility constraints
- Partnering closely with Quality to ensure production non-conformances are identified, documented, and addressed
- Identifying and executing labor and cost-efficiency improvements
- Partnering with Facilities and EHS to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient production environment
- Identifying skill gaps on the floor and developing or procure advanced skill programs covering composite fabrication, hand assembly techniques, and quality inspection methods.
- Partnering with the People team on workforce relations matters. Developing, communicating, and enforcing team policies in a fair, consistent, and equitable manner
Benefits
- Salary $200,000
- Ownership – Equity in Arc
- 99% employer-paid health coverage – Medical, dental, and vision
- Arc Water Fund – Annual stipend to get out on the water, however you choose
- Captain Training – Get certified to take the boat out with friends and family
- 401(k) access – Plan your future
- Semi-annual bonuses – Tied to your impact, not just your tenure
- Daily team lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite
- Parental leave – Because family comes first
- Boat days – Yes, we actually go out on the water. A lot.
- A chance to define the future of boating
- The ability to drive positive environmental change through your work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
