Operations Manager

Job Title: Operations Manager Location: Milpitas, California (Onsite) Durations: Long-Term Experience Level: 5+ years Job Description & Skill Requirement: Lead daily manufacturing operations across SMT, PCBA, mechanical assembly, backend assembly, and cleanroom production areas. Drive execution of production plans to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory (SQDCI) objectives. Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining customer, regulatory, and quality compliance. Monitor and improve key operational metrics, including throughput, OEE, productivity, FPY, labor efficiency, and inventory performance. Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges and support business growth initiatives. Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and visual management principles. Develop workforce capabilities through coaching, training, performance management, and succession planning. Lead problem-solving, corrective actions, capacity planning, new product introductions (NPI), and resource allocation to drive operational excellence. Qualification: The Experience We're Looking to Add to Our Team Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered. 5+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience within electronics manufacturing or a similar industry. Proven experience leading supervisors, team leads, and production teams in high-volume manufacturing environments. Strong knowledge of SMT, PCBA, system integration, mechanical assembly, backend manufacturing, and/or cleanroom operations. Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies, with Lean Six Sigma certification preferred. Working knowledge of production planning, inventory control, quality systems, manufacturing KPIs, and operational performance improvement. Proficiency with ERP, MES, and Microsoft Office applications, along with the ability to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment. Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and team-building skills, EMS experience, and knowledge of IPC standards or regulated manufacturing environments are preferred. Key Skills: Manufacturing Operations SMT / PCBA Manufacturing Lean Six Sigma Production Leadership Operational Excellence Priority 1 Must Have 5+ years Manufacturing Operations Leadership High-volume Electronics Manufacturing SMT / PCBA Manufacturing Production team / supervisor leadership SQDCI management Production planning & schedule execution Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma / Kaizen Manufacturing KPI management: OEE, FPY, Throughput, Productivity Operational problem-solving & corrective actions Priority 2 Preferred System Integration / Mechanical Assembly Cleanroom operations Capacity planning & resource allocation NPI / New Product Introduction Inventory control Quality systems / regulatory compliance ERP / MES experience Workforce development & succession planning Nice to Have: Lean Six Sigma Certification EMS experience IPC Standards Regulated manufacturing experience Visual management Continuous improvement / Operational Excellence Experience with major electronics manufacturers Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or related field 5+ years manufacturing operations leadership High-volume electronics manufacturing experience Strong production and people-management experience Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen knowledge #J-18808-Ljbffr Intellectt INC