The opportunity timeline

• Overview

  StartupEdge is hiring a Production Manager in Little Rock, AR.

• Role description

  Some companies bury their analysts in reports; StartupEdge puts its Production Manager in the room where the budget gets argued. The right deeply collaborative candidate will own outcomes, mentor peers, and earn $67,000 - $107,000 in this manager full-time position.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Translate company strategy into actionable roadmaps for cross-functional teams
  • Evaluate new initiatives through rigorous business cases and ROI analysis
  • Run discovery with AR operators to find what the data won't show
  • Manage end-to-end operations for the Little Rock, AR region
  • Own the relationship with the Welding vendor so it stops being a fire drill
  • Tighten the reporting loop until bad news travels in hours, not weeks
  • Draft the business case that gets a low-drama initiative funded past committee

  What You'll Bring

  • The composure to deliver bad news early and clearly
  • Fluency across Leadership and Calipers and Micrometers, with strong opinions on both
  • Real proficiency with ERP Systems, plus willingness to learn Communication fast
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal oversight
  • A communication style that translates jargon back into plain English

  Our Little Rock, AR headquarters is home to a tinker-friendly group of builders, designers, and problem-solvers at StartupEdge. We treat every new Production Manager as a fresh set of eyes, so tell us what looks broken.

  We offer $67,000 - $107,000, performance bonuses, comprehensive insurance, and the freedom to shape how and where you work.

  This posting reflects an open need we are working to close this quarter.

  If steady full-time work with real stakes appeals to you, the Production Manager chair is waiting.

• Required skills

  • PPAP
  • Siemens NX
  • Production Planning
  • Calipers and Micrometers
  • ERP Systems
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • MRP
  • CAM Programming
  • Welding
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Stakeholder Management

• Benefits & perks

  • Kitchen Facilities
  • Commuter Benefits
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Casual dress code
  • Green card sponsorship
  • 20% time for personal projects
  • Pool Table
  • Onsite Childcare
  • Parking Allowance
  • COBRA continuation support
  • Frequent flyer program enrollment
  • Wellness Programs

• Apply before 2026-09-15

  Submit your application for this Full-time business position.