# Production Area Manager at Vermeer

- Company: Vermeer
- What the company does: Vision based, global navigation for GPS-denied and spoofed environments. Backed by Techstars.
- Company website: https://getvermeer.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Pella, Iowa, USA - Plant 7 Production Office
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-21
- Apply by: 2026-12-05
- Apply: https://vermeer.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/externalcareersite/job/Pella-Iowa-USA---Plant-7-Production-Office/Production-Area-Manager_REQ-22303-1?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/vermeer-production-area-manager/

## About the role

Are you the type of person who is passionate about leading and developing a team to meet key metrics and satisfy customers? In this role you will lead all activities of the assigned team, including safety, quality, fulfillment, cost, and inventory. We’re looking for a process-oriented leader who is passionate about serving others and enabling their success. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree with minimum one year manufacturing experience or minimum five years’ experience in manufacturing
- Continuous improvement experience preferred. Understanding of lean principles
- Passion for leading others in alignment with the Vermeer characteristics and behaviors
- Ability to own workforce planning including staffing levels, cross-training strategy, and schedule optimization to meet customer demand
- Demonstrated understanding of performance metrics including, but not limited to, safety, quality, fulfillment, cost and inventory
- Ability to prioritize assignments to meet deadlines


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/vermeer-production-area-manager/