Production Manager, Assembly - C Shift (EV Battery Manufacturing)

Location: De Soto, Kansas, United States. Onsite C-shift schedule: 6:45 AM–7:30 PM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 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 electric vehicles and sustainable energy applications and is expanding a large-scale battery manufacturing facility in Kansas.

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.
• Plan capacity, labor, resources, operating expenses, and production execution in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Drive Lean manufacturing, 6S, standardized work, continuous improvement, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Analyze SQDCP metrics, lead root-cause investigations, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, EHS, HR, and senior leadership on operations, PFMEA, process controls, and new product introductions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related technical field; relevant experience may substitute.
• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a high-volume, 24/7 production environment.
• Experience managing 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 and cross-functional influencing skills, plus proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Working-level English is required, including reading, writing, and speaking.

Nice to have

• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience or experience leading organizations of 100+ employees.
• Master’s degree, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher, or OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification.
• Experience with automated manufacturing, productivity and cost-reduction programs, operational transformation, capacity expansions, or new product introductions.
• Bilingual or multilingual capabilities, including Japanese or Spanish.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, HSA, FSA, life, disability, legal, identity theft, pet, and other voluntary insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, parental, and caregiver leave.
• Tuition reimbursement after six months of service and wellbeing support programs.
• Annual performance-based bonus, employee recognition programs, onsite cafes, and food and beverage options.
• PPE is required, including safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, protective suits, and respirator equipment where applicable. Pre-employment drug testing is required.