Production Manager, Assembly - A Shift (Lithium-Ion Batteries)

Location: De Soto, Kansas, United States; onsite. A Shift runs 6:45 AM–7:30 PM on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday. Applicants must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Company

hirify.global produces lithium-ion batteries for sustainable energy solutions and electric vehicles.

What you will do

• Own safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity performance across multiple production lines.
• Lead and develop Production Supervisors and oversee hourly production personnel across assigned areas.
• Manage capacity planning, labor optimization, resource allocation, operating expenses, and production plans.
• Drive Lean manufacturing, 6S, standardized work, structured problem-solving, continuous improvement, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, EHS, HR, and senior leadership on operational execution, PFMEA, capacity planning, and new product or process introductions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, regulatory, and operational standards, including root-cause investigations and corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related technical field; relevant experience may substitute.
• At least 5 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a high-volume, 24/7 production environment.
• Experience owning safety, quality, cost, and delivery metrics, with strong data-driven decision-making and financial acumen.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 6S, structured problem-solving, continuous improvement, and ERP/MES systems such as SAP, Oracle, or FactoryTalk.
• Strong communication, cross-functional influence, leadership development, and Microsoft Office skills.
• Working-level English reading, writing, and speaking skills; unrestricted U.S. work authorization required.

Nice to have

• 7 or more years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Master’s degree, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher, or OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification.
• Experience leading organizations of 100 or more employees in high-volume, automated manufacturing.
• Experience with new product introductions, major capacity expansions, organizational transformation, and advanced root-cause problem-solving.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills, such as Japanese or Spanish.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, prescription, HSA, and FSA options.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, parental, and caregiver leave.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Annual performance-based bonus, recognition programs, wellbeing resources, and onsite food options.
• Pre-employment drug testing is required; PPE, including respirator fit testing where applicable, is required for workplace safety.