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About the Role

SPOG Trailers is seeking a hands-on Field Manufacturing Manager to oversee the complete manufacturing process of their solar-powered cargo trailers, from initial assembly through final testing and delivery. This role requires managing employees, organizing production, solving problems on the floor, maintaining quality, and ensuring timely delivery.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily manufacturing and assembly of SPOG solar-powered cargo trailers.
Manage and coordinate production employees, technicians, fabricators, electricians, and installers.
Create and maintain daily and weekly production schedules.
Assign work and ensure employees understand production requirements.
Track each trailer through the complete manufacturing process.
Coordinate installation of solar panels, battery systems, inverters, electrical panels, wiring, outlets, lighting, HVAC, insulation, interior walls, E-track, cabinetry, and other components.
Ensure materials and components are available before each stage of production.
Work with purchasing and management to identify and resolve material shortages.
Maintain quality-control standards throughout production.
Inspect workmanship and completed trailers before final delivery.
Ensure electrical, mechanical, structural, and solar installations follow approved designs and specifications.
Troubleshoot production problems and develop practical solutions.
Improve manufacturing processes to reduce production time and unnecessary material or labor costs.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe manufacturing facility.
Enforce company safety procedures and proper use of tools and equipment.
Train new manufacturing employees and develop standardized assembly procedures.
Track employee productivity and overall manufacturing performance.
Coordinate custom trailer builds and ensure customer specifications are followed.
Report production progress, delays, material issues, and quality concerns directly to company leadership.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, trailer manufacturing, automotive manufacturing, construction management, or a related field preferred.
Previous experience supervising manufacturing or production employees.
Strong understanding of manufacturing workflow and production scheduling.
Experience with electrical systems, solar, battery storage, HVAC, fabrication, automotive, RV, or trailer manufacturing is highly desirable.
Ability to read drawings, specifications, wiring diagrams, and manufacturing documents.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple trailers and production stages simultaneously.
Strong leadership and employee-management skills.
Comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor.
Ability to maintain production deadlines without sacrificing quality or safety.

Skills

Manufacturing
Fabrication
Trailer Manufacturing
Automotive Manufacturing
Construction Management
Production Supervision
Manufacturing Workflow
Production Scheduling
Electrical Systems
Solar
Battery Storage
HVAC
Automotive
RV Manufacturing
Reading Drawings
Reading Specifications
Reading Wiring Diagrams
Reading Manufacturing Documents
Troubleshooting
Problem-Solving
Leadership
Employee Management

Location

Onsite

Work Type

Full-Time

Experience Level

5+ years

Salary/Compensations

$75,000–$90,000 per year

About the Company

SPOG Trailers designs and manufactures next-generation solar-powered cargo and workstation trailers.
Our trailers combine commercial-grade trailer construction with solar power, battery storage, electrical systems, HVAC, and customized interior configurations.