Job Openings Production Manager

About the job Production Manager

Job title: Production Manager

Type of employment: Full-time

Shift Schedule: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Central Standard Time

Role Objective / Job Summary

Build and manage a robust, USA-based supply chain and production operation for luxury watch winders and future USA products. This hands-on role owns end-to-end manufacturing—from sourcing precision CNC-machined parts, PCBs, and hardware through assembly, quality assurance, and distribution.

About the Company:

We are a new American startup producing luxury goods, and our launch product is a revolutionary watch winder.

Company core values:

  • Expert guidance & customer support (customers rely on the company for expert advice; service and communication are frequently praised).

  • Quality-first products and outcomes (positioned around quality products and solutions that work).

  • Speed & reliability in fulfillment (fast shipping and consistent delivery expectations).

  • Professionalism & responsiveness (prompt, helpful communication highlighted in customer feedback).

Core Functions:

  • Establish and manage the complete USA-based supply chain.

  • Oversee production runs and assembly to ensure luxury standards.

  • Manage end-to-end inventory control and forecasting.

  • Coordinate logistics, packaging, and fulfillment.

  • Drive continuous improvement and operational scalability.

Required skills and qualifications:

  • We are looking for someone with 5–10+ years of experience who can establish American-made manufacturing from the ground up.

  • Deep, hands-on experience with 100% domestic sourcing is a non-negotiable requirement.

  • Strategic USA Supply-Chain Creation: Ability to identify and build long-term relationships with domestic suppliers for precision parts and electronics.

  • Production Planning & Optimization: Expertise in lean manufacturing to scale small-batch luxury production.

  • Quality Assurance for Luxury Goods: Rigorous standards for fit, finish, and reliability to protect premium brand reputation.

  • Inventory and Materials Management: Advanced forecasting and stock optimization.

  • Project Management: Ability to manage suppliers and timelines in a fast-paced scale-up environment.

Tool Experience:

  • ERP/MRP systems: NetSuite, Odoo, Fishbowl, or similar.

  • Analysis: Advanced Excel/Google Sheets for forecasting and cost analysis.

  • Project Management: Asana, Monday.com, or Microsoft Project.

  • Technical: Familiarity with CAD/CAM file formats (STEP/IGES, Gerber) for supplier communication.(Gerbers) for supplier communication

  • Finance: QuickBooks or similar for production-cost tracking

Industry Experience

  • While specific horology experience is not required, a strong background in scaling domestic supply chains for precision electro-mechanical luxury goods is essential.