Production Manager

About Us: At Cobalt Truck Equipment, we specialize in building and upfitting high-quality work trucks that meet the demands of hardworking professionals across multiple industries. Founded with a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, we've grown into a trusted partner for utility, service, and fleet vehicles throughout the western United States.

We're seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our truck upfitting operations. This role oversees the production team, ensures projects are completed on time and to quality standards, and drives process improvements that support our business goals.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and oversee daily production to meet customer delivery dates.
• Lead, train, and develop production staff while fostering a safe, collaborative, and productive work environment.
• Ensure quality standards are consistently met and resolve any production-related issues.
• Monitor workflow, inventory, and resources to maintain efficiency and cost control.
• Drive process improvements and implement lean manufacturing practices.
• Coordinate with purchasing, sales, and customer service to align production with business and customer needs.
• Maintain accurate production records, monitor key metrics, and report performance to management.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; degree in Business, Industrial Management, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of production management experience, ideally in automotive or truck upfitting.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
• Proficiency with production planning tools and Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing/production facility environment with exposure to noise and machinery.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• PPE required as necessary.

Direct Reports

• Shop Foreman
• Production Technicians
• Shop Hands

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision
• Employer paid life insurance and short and long term disability
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement plan with up to 5% company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Cobalt Truck Equipment is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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