AmazonSr. Production Manager
Amazon is hiring a Sr. Production Manager. It pays $151k-$204k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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- On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions Cnc Machines, 3d Printers and production management among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a senior role.
- Amazon has 21,000+ other open roles on Level.
- Posted in the last few days.
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Manage day-to-day manufacturing operations, pilot builds, rapid prototyping, and production processes at the Boston Development Center.
This is a high-mix, high-development environment. Build campaigns change frequently, product configurations evolve between iterations, and you must keep operations running smoothly through the ambiguity. The ideal candidate is a hands-on and data driven leader who thrives on the manufacturing floor, coaches teams, drives operational discipline, bridges between engineering and manufacturing and delivers results in fast-paced pilot manufacturing environments.
Key job responsibilities
- Own the production execution across the BDC, assembly build campaigns, rapid prototyping shop, and manufacturing process development lines. Deliver on production goals (safety, quality, schedule, cost).
- Manage and develop production supervisors and their teams (supervisors, technicians, machinists, associates). Set clear expectations, coach performance, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Drive daily production planning and execution, ensure build plans are translated into actionable shift plans, resources are allocated, and production issues are resolved rapidly on the floor.
- Ensure safety and quality standards are maintained across all operations. Drive 5S, standard work, and housekeeping discipline. Own EHS compliance for the production floor.
- Partner with engineering, quality, and planning teams to align operational capacity with build requirements. Proactively flag constraints, resource conflicts, and risks to leadership.
- Support new product introductions and build campaign transitions, coordinate staffing, training, workspace setup, and material staging to enable smooth start-ups.
- Drive operational metrics (first pass yield, schedule adherence, throughput, safety incidents) and lead continuous improvement initiatives to raise the performance bar.
- Manage workforce planning, hiring, shift scheduling, cross-training, and skill development to maintain operational flexibility in a high-mix environment.
- Ensure readiness, coordinate with maintenance and facilities to maintain uptime for CNC machines, 3D printers, assembly stations, and test equipment.
- Foster open communication and collaboration across shifts and functional teams. Create an environment that is productive, safe, and engaged.
Basic qualifications
- Experience hiring and developing strong talent and building a team
- Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, or experience in similar environments
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations or production management, with at least 3 years managing supervisors and frontline teams.
- Experience managing operations in pilot, prototype, or NPI manufacturing environments with high product mix and frequent changeover.
- Proven track record of delivering production targets (safety, quality, schedule) while managing competing priorities in fast-paced settings.
- Hands-on comfort with manufacturing environments, assembly, machining, additive manufacturing, or similar.
Preferred qualifications
- Six Sigma Green Belt, or Six Sigma Black Belt certification
- 10+ years of production management experience with progressive leadership responsibilities in advanced hardware or electromechanical manufacturing.
- Experience in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or other complex hardware development environments.
- Experience managing both assembly operations and machine shop / prototyping shop operations.
- Strong analytical skills — ability to use production data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to lead diverse teams and engage effectively with engineering and leadership stakeholders.
- A proven track record of delivering results in high-growth, ambiguous environments while demonstrating ownership and bias for action (aligned with Amazon Leadership Principles).
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
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How we rate this
Sr. Production Manager at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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