Production Manager

Made of Air is based in the building/architecture industry and focuses on developing and producing CO²-negative materials. The current “Sequoia” project includes the production of a biobased facade panel infused with biochar from industry waste to replace common building materials.

We are an award-winning start up that pushes the boundaries of materials and production, helping to build economies that actively reverse climate change. This is a high-growth, dynamic environment with a diverse and highly motivated team of innovators, scientists, and business visionaries.

Tasks

Made of Air is looking for a hands-on Production Manager to own the day-to-day operations of our manufacturing facility. This is a pivotal role sitting at the center of our production operation — you'll be the connective tissue between our two production shifts, the go-to person for facilities and safety, and a key partner in hitting our output targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Shift & Team Coordination

• Serve as the operational link between the morning and afternoon shifts, ensuring clean handovers and consistent communication across the team
• Manage and support shift leads, providing direction on daily priorities, target counts, and end-of-day reporting
• Fill in for shift leads when needed to maintain continuity
• Coordinate shift planning and scheduling

Production & Quality

• Work directly with the Process Engineer to align on production targets and translate these into clear, actionable goals for shift leads
• Track and communicate target counts and EOD counts to the team
• Oversee and maintain QC processes across the production floor
• Train new workers at each station and ensure onboarding is thorough and consistent

Inventory & Supplies

• Manage ordering and inventory of production supplies
• Coordinate incoming deliveries and verify material inventories

Facilities, Health & Safety

• Oversee building and equipment management, including routine maintenance and coordinating repairs
• Lead health and safety management across the facility; maintain current first aid certification
• Monitor energy usage and flag anomalies

Requirements

• Previous experience in a production or operations management role, ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communicator — comfortable translating between management priorities and floor-level execution
• Organised and proactive, with a track record of keeping operations running smoothly
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, early-stage environment where processes are still being built
• First aid certified, or willing to obtain certification
• Fluent in English or German

Benefits

What you can expect from us

Meaningful Work and Mission : Become a pivotal member of a groundbreaking company with a mission-driven focus on urgently reversing climate change.

Team Collaboration and Innovation : Join an ambitious team unified by a passion for fighting climate change. Experience a transparent, fast-growing, and inspirational environment where innovation is encouraged and daily challenges are embraced.