Production Manager (Defense Drones)

Location: Tampa, Florida, United States — onsite

Company

hirify.global develops and deploys human-guided autonomous drone systems for defense and homeland security applications.

What you will do

• Plan, coordinate, and schedule production activities to ensure timely delivery of high-quality drone systems.
• Optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
• Lead, mentor, train, and provide performance feedback to production personnel.
• Monitor production data, identify operational issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage inventory and coordinate the timely procurement of materials and components.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and other departments to maintain a seamless production flow.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Production Manager in a manufacturing environment, preferably in aerospace, defense, or technology.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and inventory management.
• Leadership, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with ERP systems and production management software.
• Ability to work onsite in the Tampa area.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing and assembly.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work in a fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to defense and homeland security drone systems.
• Focus on safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.