Production Manager

Mamava is transforming the culture of breastfeeding and workplace wellness with human-centered lactation and privacy pod solutions. The category creator of freestanding lactation pods and the leading expert in lactation design, Mamava has provided private, dignified, and comfortable spaces to pump or nurse, at work and on the go since 2013. With the addition of TalkBox solutions—sound-resistant spaces for calls, meetings, telehealth, and focused work—Mamava is now the first, only and most-trusted provider specializing in full-spectrum privacy spaces. Women-founded and led, the company  is headquartered in Burlington, VT, and designs, engineers, and assembles its pods at Mamava Manufacturing in Springfield, VT.

Position Summary:

The Production Manager reports to the VP of Manufacturing and supports personnel management and day-to-day operations of the manufacturing facility, overseeing a mid-sized production team. This is a full-time, salaried position based in Springfield, VT.

Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Personnel Management

• Manage a mid-sized production team, building and maintaining positive working relationships with staff

• Assist with the hiring and onboarding of new employees

• Oversee new employee training, and assess team members’ skills and competency gaps; facility cross training, coaching and mentoring

• Lead performance evaluations and compensation reviews

• Oversee timekeeping and timecard approval

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations and morale

• Assist with task delegation and provide hands-on support on the production floor as needed

Production & Operations

• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, improve process efficiency, reduce costs, and drive continuous improvement through tools such as 5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, and standardized work. 

• Create and maintain quality standards; track and oversee quality control for materials and finished products

• Assist with inventory management and organization

• Own the SQDCI Operational Metric Board, including:

• Maintaining a database of daily and weekly incidents

• Running reports to track performance and KPIs

• Leading weekly huddles with the production team to review Performance Indicators

• Serve as first point of contact for facility security system alerts

Safety Program

• Manage and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

• Maintain the safety manual and coordinate safety training

• Lead the safety committee and serve as point of contact for safety audits

• Conduct monthly safety inspections

Communication & Leadership

• Build strong collaborative relationships with peers and management team

• Participate in broader leadership initiatives as needed

• Present operational information and updates clearly to management

Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of production management or senior supervisory experience, including significant employee management, in a manufacturing environment

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing methodology

• Significant experience with manufacturing safety protocols

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Google Workspace (Drive, Docs)

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Sage X3 or similar)

• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings

• CNC experience preferred

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to staff 

Physical Requirements:

• Mechanical aptitude, with ability to perform moderate machine maintenance

• Comfortable using hand and air tools; occasional use of forklifts, hoists, and other assembly equipment

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. safely

• Ability to travel to Burlington 2-4 times per year