Production Manager

Description The Production Manager will oversee the daily operational execution, throughput, and efficiency of the manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for driving core site performance metrics—including On-Time Delivery (OTD), Schedule Attainment, Scrap Rate, Labor Efficiency, and Safety—across a light assembly environment, typically involving PCBA integration, enclosure assembly, precision calibration, and final testing. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, this position will be partnered closely with a dedicated Materials & Logistics Manager. Supervisory Responsibilities Manage staffing levels, and coordinate recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training of new staff in the department, plus cross-training and further skills development for current staff. Mentor team members and provide constructive and timely performance evaluations of direct reports; foster a positive work environment and encourage team autonomy and collaboration. Motivate, support, and set clear expectations for staff in the department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Operational Execution & Throughput (Owns Schedule Attainment) Partner with the Materials and Logistics Manager and Planner/Buyer on leveling the master production schedule to guarantee daily, weekly, and monthly output goals are achieved. Partner with the Materials Coordinator to ensure raw component lineside bins and kits are seamlessly transitioned into production with zero downtime. Proactively identify and eliminate bottlenecks on the assembly floor, specifically optimizing the throughput of calibration and final testing workstations. Quality Control & Continuous Improvement (Owns Scrap Rate) Monitor first-pass yield (FPY) and critical characteristic(s) run-charting. Drive immediate root-cause analysis when SPC (Statistical Process Control) drifts towards control limits or failures occur. Isolate defects quickly to determine if they stem from component variances or process errors. Impose a site culture of Standard Work compliance, 5S cleanliness across all production cells, and continuous improvement. Workforce Leadership & Utilization (Owns Labor Efficiency & Safety) Provide daily direction, mentorship, and leadership to the Production Supervisor and production team members. Optimize direct labor hours by balancing assembly lines and cross-training personnel across production departments. Establish and enforce a culture of safety, maintaining compliance with ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) mitigation protocols, chemical handling, and workspace ergonomics. Cross-Functional Leadership & Strategic Evolution Lead the daily operations huddle. Lead/facilitate other run-the-business operations standard work. Collaborate with the Materials Manager on visual management integration, work-in-progress (WIP) reduction, and kitting accuracy. Actively learn the broader site infrastructure (logistics, inventory control, shipping/receiving execution, product and equipment functionality in relation to our core competencies). Proactively develop and support improvement actions (just-do-its, kaizens, projects) to achieve our future state value stream maps, balancing daily execution with longer-term improvements. Assist department leadership in developing and executing the organization’s budget expectations, including labor and equipment needs. Monitor and control other production costs to meet financial targets. Assist product development team with prototype builds; scheduling and providing feedback on manufacturability. Interact with engineering department and continuous improvement team to resolve technical issues in manufacturing. Communicate regularly with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production performance. Assist department and company leadership on special assignments and projects as required. Requirements Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management and/or 5+ years of production or manufacturing management experience, preferably in an electronics, instrumentation, or electromechanical assembly environment (required). Technical Familiarity: Deep understanding of electronics manufacturing processes, including PCBA handling/ESD controls, enclosure integration, automated test fixtures, and precision product calibration (preferred). Operational Metrics: Proven track record of managing and hitting site KPIs (OTD, Schedule Attainment, Labor Efficiency, and Scrap Reduction). Leadership Track Record: Demonstrated experience managing frontline leadership (e.g., Production Supervisors or Team Leads) and driving cross-functional collaboration. Systems Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (ideally Infor Syteline) and how material flows interact with manufacturing execution. Lean Tools: Proficiency in Lean manufacturing principles (Visual Management, Standard Work, Root-Cause Analysis/5-Why, and Gemba execution). #J-18808-Ljbffr