Production Manager

What Makes Motiv Special?

Through a radically different approach to building electric trucks that combines our own patented IP with strategic partnerships, we have developed a line of all-electric medium-duty trucks and buses used in a range of applications.  Our next-generation electric truck, the Argo, is coming out in 2024.

The ideal candidate will want to be part of the team leading the commercial electric truck industry.  Our trucks and buses have logged millions of customer-driven miles and tens of millions of pounds delivered in the US and Canada while reducing millions of pounds of CO2 emissions. You will be joining us at a critical inflection point in our growth, when, in addition to launching our Argo truck, we are significantly expanding our products, capacity and market volume.

Motiv’s core values are deep passion, curiosity, collaboration, customer focus and “owning it.” If those are values you share, we would love to talk with you about joining our team and taking your career to the next level in one of the hottest technology sectors. To succeed in this job, you must be able to perform the duties listed below – and others as required.

 

Production Manager

Department: Manufacturing
FLSA: Exempt
Reports To: SVP, Manufacturing, Supply chain, Engineering
Location: Hayward

Motiv is looking for a Production Manager who will build and manage a team of manufacturing technicians to work out of our Hayward facility in California to manufacture our Motiv power electronics components. As the leader of the Manufacturing team, you will oversee the daily workflow of the plant, ensure safety compliance throughout the facility, and implement processes that maintain efficiency and productivity while staying within the budget and meeting production schedule deadlines.

Our core values are deep passion, curiosity, collaboration, customer focus and “owning it”. As with all roles at Motiv, your alignment with these values will be critical to your success here. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Yes

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plan/organize schedules and resources to meet production deadlines and minimize downtime
• Establish workflow processes that enhance efficiency without compromising product safety or quality
• Monitor production and work with Engineering and other managers/directors to resolve issues
• Manage engineering changes and ensure flawless launches of product upgrades and new product introductions.
• Implement a data driven approach to put plans in place to improve both quality and efficiency, while reducing costs.
• Approve maintenance work, purchasing of equipment etc.
• Establish both preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve availability.
• Supervise and evaluate performance of production personnel. Provide motivation and support.
• Ensure all employees follow industry standard health and safety guidelines
• Establish a robust RMA process for quality returns from the assembly plant and field to improve product quality.
• Resolve unforeseen problems with manufacturing, quality and engineering/development.
• Lead supplier quality improvement process with key suppliers, while supporting production and tracking supplier quality performance.
• Ability to deal effectively with pressure, multiple tasks, deadlines and rapidly changing priorities.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Deep knowledge of electronics production management
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
• Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics
• Experience with lean manufacturing and 5S
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software
• Outstanding communication ability
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or relevant field; Master Degree desirable. 
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in production leadership role

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Salary Range:

• $140,000.00-$160,000.00 (Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.)

Benefits & Perks 

• US Based Employees: Competitive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Dental, Vision, HSA, Health & Dependent Care FSA, 401(k) with company match, company paid Basic Life and AD&D, employee paid Voluntary Life and AD&D.
• Generous PTO policy, 11 Paid Company Holidays
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and Education Reimbursement 
• Fresh daily snacks and a healthy Work/Life Balance
• Access to Perks at Work - Discounted learning, tickets, electronics, travel, health, restaurants & retail.
• Free Online Training & Development
• Bicycle friendly, with bike storage available to all Foster City employees with a 5 minute walk to the scenic Bay Front.
• Regular Happy Hours, Company Cultural Events, and more!

About Motiv

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Motiv is a leading manufacturer of medium-duty, zero-emission electric trucks. Motiv produces a range of vehicles, including step vans, shuttle buses, box trucks, and work trucks bases, all of which eliminate tailpipe CO2 emissions and particulate matter, while offering drivers and passengers a more comfortable, quieter and safer ride.

Motiv’s combination of operational cost savings and environmental performance helps customers meet increasingly stringent emissions and pollution standards as well as achieve their own Net-Zero, ESG or other climate impact-related pledges and commitments.