Candidates must reside in commuting distance to Groton, CT. Candidates outside of this range will not be considered.

Join our dynamic and innovative team at ThayerMahan, a world leader in autonomous maritime surveillance and monitoring. Headquartered in Groton, CT, we are a fast-growing, mission-focused, innovative technology company in the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) space. At ThayerMahan we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth.

Production Manager Position Description:

Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to meet production goals while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency standards. Oversee production staff, coordinate with engineering teams, and optimize manufacturing processes. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to standard work procedures. Manage resource allocation, scheduling, and production planning to meet delivery commitments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and supervise production team members, including hiring, training, and performance management
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineers to implement and optimize production processes
• Ensure production quality through oversight of quality control systems and metrics
• Maintain production schedules and manage workflow across manufacturing cells
• Drive operational excellence through LEAN manufacturing principles
• Manage inventory levels and supply chain coordination for production needs
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment
• Monitor and analyze production metrics to identify improvement opportunities
• Coordinate maintenance schedules and equipment upkeep
• Facilitate cross-functional communication between production, engineering, and quality teams

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of manufacturing management experience
• Experience manufacturing electromechanical products including mechanical assembly, wiring harness fabrication, PCB mounting, system and unit testing.
• Strong background in LEAN manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience with production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Proven track record of leading and developing production

What we Offer:

Competitive salary, comprehensive total rewards package (medical, dental, vision, 401K with employer match), and other great benefits. Opportunity to continue to develop your career at a growing organization. This is an exempt position.

At ThayerMahan, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that diversity in backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enriches our work and drives innovation. ThayerMahan is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

If you meet the requirements and are ready to make waves with us, apply now!

* Due to our contracts with the US Government, US Citizenship is a requirement

ThayerMahan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and doesn’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other non-merit factor.