Production Manager - Remote Eligible

Production Manager

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

As a Production Manager at Saronic-Franklin, you will oversee all operations within the production line, ensuring high-quality task execution, efficient workflows, and a safe working environment. It is the responsibility of the Production Manager to drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and collaborate with other departments to meet organizational goals.

Will be required to work aloft (on scaffold or on manlifts) and in confined spaces. On site training is provided.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Team leadership: Manage, train, and motivate a team of production personnel, including hiring, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Production oversight: Plan and coordinate production activities to meet production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
• Quality control: Monitor quality assurance processes in conjunction with the QA/QC team to maintain standards for fabricated components, ensuring compliance with industry specifications.
• Safety compliance: Work with the EHS team to enforce workplace safety protocols, ensuring adherence to Saronic EHS guidelines and company policies to maintain a safe work environment.
• Process improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization.
• Reporting: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production output, quality metrics, and labor efficiency to ensure performance meets organizational goals.

Technical knowledge required includes:

• Understanding how to properly motivate direct reports to meet goals and provide direct reports with the resources to meet their goals
• Ability to communicate effectively to company leadership on needed resources and KPIs
• Ability to organize a cross-functional team
• Analyzing and making key decisions relative to changes in operations, staffing, equipment, and procedures
• Maintaining proper administrative records
• Reading, interpreting, and following blueprints and sketches to understand the specifications of a project
• Strong technical aptitude and attention to detail

Job proficiency includes:

• Ensuring direct reports are accomplishing their tasks, roles, and responsibilities as outlined in applicable job descriptions
• Providing independent judgment to leadership on direct report performance, including recommendations to transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or other similar actions using established policies, procedures, and practices
• Resolving production and quality problems
• Providing periodic shift documentation on decisions, shift issues, actions, and status updates for the purpose of compliance and continuous quality improvement
• Managing overall resource utilization to meet or exceed efficiency goals and recommending or directing necessary personnel, maintenance, or engineering changes to help achieve those goals

Culture and collaboration includes:

• Following all shipyard safety policies, including proper use of PPE, fire prevention, and confined space protocols.
• Assisting in the training and development of supervisors and other managers
• Collaborating and communicating with other departments to ensure seamless production line integration
• Working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced ship production environment
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area
• Maintaining a positive attitude toward customers and representing Saronic professionally
• Making a personal commitment and being accountable for HSE results, driving toward the achievement of defined goals
• Maintaining a supportive and productive work atmosphere through professional conduct and effective communication with internal and external customers, including vendors, coworkers, subordinates, and other supervisors

Benefits include:

Medical insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services

Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents

Dental and vision insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care

Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents

Time off: Generous PTO and holidays

Parental leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

Competitive salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses

Retirement plan: 401(k) plan with company match

Stock options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company's success

Life and disability insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage

Pet insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 telehealth helpline

Additional perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees

This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require "U.S. Person" status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a "U.S. Person": (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.