Production Manager

About the Job

Production Manager

Location: Randolph, Vermont

Company: 3LED Group

About the Role:

3LED Group is seeking a Production Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations at our Randolph, Vermont facility.

This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and predictable factory execution. The Production Manager will lead production teams, drive schedule attainment, improve productivity, maintain quality standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate enjoys being on the manufacturing floor, developing teams, solving problems, and creating a culture of accountability and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Leadership:

• Lead daily manufacturing operations and production personnel.
• Ensure production schedules are executed safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Monitor labor utilization, throughput, and productivity.
• Drive accountability for production performance and operational standards.

Schedule Execution:

• Partner with planning and operations teams to execute production schedules.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks and capacity constraints.
• Monitor work order status and ensure timely completion of customer orders.
• Escalate material shortages or operational risks proactively.

Quality & Continuous Improvement:

• Maintain quality standards and support corrective actions when required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and delivery performance.
• Support implementation of standard work, training programs, and operational best practices.

Team Development:

• Coach, train, and develop production personnel and supervisors.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment.
• Conduct performance reviews and establish clear expectations for team members.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, Planning, and Quality teams.
• Support introduction of new products and process improvements.
• Participate in operational reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience managing production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of scheduling, labor management, productivity improvement, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lead by example and build credibility with production teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with electronics assembly, PCB assembly, electromechanical products, lighting products, or engineered manufacturing environments preferred.

What We're Looking For:

• A hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys being on the factory floor.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Focused on execution, follow-through, and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Team-oriented and capable of developing people and improving performance.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• 401(k) with company match up to 6%.
• Paid time off and holidays.

About 3LED Group:

3LED Group is a vertically integrated lighting and photonics platform with businesses spanning LED technology, optics, electronics, lighting systems, and manufacturing. Our companies serve commercial, industrial, architectural, and OEM markets through a combination of engineering innovation, operational excellence, and customer-focused solutions.

About the Company

Build the Future of Lighting and Photonics with 3LED GroupLEDdynamics was acquired by 3LED in 2025 and is part of its group of companies. At 3LED Group, we're building a different kind of manufacturing and technology company. Our businesses span LED technology, optics, electronics, lighting systems, software, and manufacturing, serving customers across commercial, industrial, architectural, and OEM markets. Through brands including Fusion Optix, LEDdynamics, LEDSupply, Prolume Lighting, and Xico Lighting, we develop and manufacture products that help bring innovative ideas to life.What makes 3LED unique is the combination of entrepreneurial energy and long-term investment. Team members have the opportunity to make a visible impact within their local business while collaborating across a broader organization of engineers, operations leaders, product specialists, sales professionals, and manufacturing experts.Whether based at our headquarters just outside Boston or at our manufacturing operations in Randolph, Vermont, employees benefit from working within a larger platform that offers exposure to multiple technologies, products, customers, and career paths. Collaboration across locations is a core part of how we operate, creating opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute beyond a single department or facility.We are looking for people who enjoy solving problems, building systems, improving processes, supporting customers, and helping businesses grow. If you're motivated by the opportunity to create lasting impact and be part of a team that values initiative, accountability, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.