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.