Production Manager

Production Manager

Full Time + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, PTO)

Job Type: On-site

Salary Range: $125,000 - $145,000, DOE

Shift: Grave


Hours: 8pm - 4am *preferred*


Location: Milpitas, CA

Fralock is an engineered solutions provider of specialty components and subassemblies using advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications. We develop and manufacture custom integrated solutions. Established in 1967, we are a critical solutions provider to Fortune 500 corporations, government, and targeted OEMs in a variety of industries including Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, Medical and Life Science, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, Electronics, and Energy. Fralock is headquartered in Valencia, CA with manufacturing locations located throughout Northern and Southern California.

VISION

To be recognized by our customers as a leading solutions provider of proprietary engineered advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications.

MISSION

To create value, profitably grow, and share our success with all stakeholders.

CULTURE

• Respect - We treat others the way they want to be treated.
• Integrity - We practice a high standard of ethics in our business dealings with customers, suppliers, and employees.
• Responsiveness - We have a sense of urgency in responding to internal and external requests and work proactively to solve problems.
• Excellence/Competence - We empower our people to continuously improve and execute high quality work.
• Teamwork - We work together to achieve Fralock business objectives by communicating at a high level, by listening and having clarity in our expectations of one another.
• Individual Accountability and Personal Responsibility - We do what we have committed to do when we committed to doing it.
• Continuous Improvement across all segments of the company

Main Functions

Responsible for the total performance of their work centers, inclusive of OTD, Quality, Cost and continual improvement. Supervises and directs supervisors and employees in a manufacturing and assembly environment across multiple shifts: plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, assists with employee training and recommends and implements improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions to ensure a safe and productive work environment.

This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR (which generally means (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.

Typical Duties

• Directs and manages manufacturing production activities through Supervisors with Production Control, Quality, Engineering and Program Management.
• Identifies, measures, and documents goals, objectives and plans to realize opportunities and achieve cost reduction targets through management of performance metrics and dashboards.
• Ensures production orders are scheduled to be on time to the original promise date through utilization of the available resources with limited overtime, agreed upon standards and at the planned cost.
• Assesses work center capacity based upon input from Sales, Program Management and Production Control and creates plans to meet future demand
• Identify and directly manage work center improvement initiatives
• Create and report on work center progress to executive management
• Develop job descriptions and training plans for subordinates.
• First level approval of performance reviews given by subordinate supervisors.
• Development and execution of corrective action plans; works closely with Quality to support MRB (using proper NC system) and responses to CARs in a timely manner through proper CAPA implementation
• Ensures there is adequate sprint capacity for rapid product development, strategic expedites and similar work, as well as spikes in demand.
• Responsible for the training, hiring and separation of employees as needed; update Skills Matrices and ensure optimal resource utilization through cross-training and identifies and closes skills gaps
• Conducts performance reviews of subordinates.
• Reviews personnel decisions of supervisors.
• Manages expense budget for assigned departments and shifts.
• Drives by example, a culture of active shopfloor management through daily Gemba walks towards real-time problem resolution with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, equipment, cost and productivity
• Takes ownership of, and delivers to the requirements of other tasks and projects assigned

Required Skills

• Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing methods and related systems
• Ability to apply appropriate supervisory approach -- coaching, directing, etc.
• Excellent judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, project management, and presentation skills.
• Excellent leadership/management and business acumen skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and problem-solving tools.
• Able to compute, analyze, compile, compare and coordinate data and processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence and high standards
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to achieve results and respond to change.
• Working knowledge of ERP software, MRP, Scheduling and Planning systems, MS Office

Preferred Skills

• APICS Certification
• Fluent with M2M MRP/ERP system
• Knowledge of military and commercial specifications and standards
• Lean manufacturing /six sigma training and experience
• Prior experience in PCB/ flex circuit manufacturing

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher or eight (8) years' experience in manufacturing operation.

Experience Requirements

• 7 or more years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• 5 years minimum Supervision.
• Acceptable driving record
• Operators are required to have Hazardous Communication training covering cyanide safety after accepting job offer. The training must be completed before work assignments are given.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting/Walking/Standing
• Minimum 25 lb. lifting requirement
• Able to ascend/descend stairs while carrying acceptable loads

All offers of employment at Fralock are contingent upon clear results of a background check. Background checks may include some or all the following depending on job title and responsibilities:

• Social Security Verification
• Prior Employment Verification
• Criminal History
• Personal and Professional References
• Motor Vehicle Records
• Credit History

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position.

Fralock provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.