Production Manager

The Production Manager is responsible for managing physical resources and human resources to assemble and test the highest quality Space/high reliability products while meeting schedule requirements to meet or exceed customer expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates the implementation of Space/high reliability activities to meet goals, quality, and cost objectives; proactively plans manpower, facility, and equipment needs based on production schedule
• Tracks daily goals through Production Analysis Board and assures performance to the schedule
• Ensures the correct work layout and skill set is in place, either personally or through Team Leads/Training Engineer, in effective equipment and material handling to meet production/quality standards and oversees such standards
• Trains, coaches, and mentors the Space/high reliability team
• Meets plans and daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly production schedules; monitors cycle time and overtime expenses
• Participates in Production Readiness Reviews; makes recommendations regarding products, processes and specifications in conjunction with Engineering and Supply Chain to improve product flow and processes
• Observes and enforces strict adherence to security procedures regarding CCI and classified materials as well as safety rules
• Creates and fosters a culture of problem identification and solving
• Ensures all production activities are in compliance with ISO standards and procedures and conforms to product quality levels
• Works with Senior Operations Manager and others to identify and address inefficiencies and opportunities for cost reduction as well as process improvements to improve quality and on time delivery
• Administers all Human Resources programs and policies (including selection, promotion, transfers, salary administration and termination) without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5 years of electronics manufacturing experience with circuit card assemblies and box builds; preferably with Space products
• Adept with J-STD-001 soldering requirements
• Familiar with NASA and IPC Space Addendum, preferred
• Inspection of soldering of PCB components
• Experience with continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing, preferred
• Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers in a team environment
• Strong computer, communication, interpersonal and analytical skills required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Business acumen and strong commitment to quality
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Vision corrected to 20/20
• Ability to obtain a Government granted security clearance, if necessary
• Successfully complete and demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements of the following programs: All Manufacturing Training Programs; Solder Certification; PWB Handling; First Piece Certification; Component Identification; Right-To-Know; ESD; etc.

Sypris Electronics, LLC provides goods and services to the U.S. Government and other prime contractors and is obligated by its contracts with those entities, as well as by various federal laws and regulations regarding security and export control, to restrict access to certain goods, services, and/or any related information. Accordingly, Sypris Electronics has a policy of only hiring U.S. citizens. Upon employment all employees will have to provide evidence verifying U.S. citizenship.

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Pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check required.