Production Manager in Riverside, California at Hyundai Rotem USA Corporation

Hyundai Rotem Smart Electric America (HRSEA) is at the forefront of transforming public transportation through cutting-edge electric rail systems. As a subsidiary of Hyundai Rotem USA, we specialize in developing and maintaining advanced rolling stock, including electric multiple units (EMUs), high-speed trains, and eco-friendly hydrogen-powered vehicles. We also supply critical systems such as traction power units and engines, ensuring reliable propulsion for rail vehicles across North America. We're expanding our team to support exciting new projects and deliver smart solutions for modern transit.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform PC-based administrative tasks related to production management, including production schedule tracking, status updates, data entry, and basic reporting.
• Support daily production control activities to ensure production schedules, workflow, and on-site operations are properly managed.
• Assist in establishing, maintaining, and improving a more organized production management system.
• Monitor technician assignments, work progress, attendance, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate technician workflow and help ensure appropriate coverage for production activities.
• Support effective communication between production management, technicians, and other internal teams.
• Assist with assembly and testing of HRSEA production products while performing production management duties.
• Provide backup support for assembly and testing work when technicians are unavailable.
• Help reduce production delays and production loss by improving workflow coordination and technician coverage.
• Identify production-related issues and communicate them to management in a timely manner.
• Support continuous improvement of production control processes and on-site operational efficiency.
• Perform other production-related duties as assigned.

Experience / Skill Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in production management, production control, manufacturing operations, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating or supervising technician-level staff in a production or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to perform both administrative production management duties and hands-on production support, including assembly, testing, or related manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in basic PC applications, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, data entry, and reporting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with technicians, management, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.