Production Manager

Production ManagerWork as part of a highly technical Engineering and Manufacturing team. Be the senior interface between Engineering and Production, where you will manage a team of Technical Assemblers. This dynamic role calls for a proactive, energetic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about optimizing production workflows.A major responsibility of this position is the administration, optimization, and day-to-day management of the company's ERP system, including production planning, inventory management, purchasing workflows, and operational reporting. Other key tasks include:Production Operations ManagementPlan, organize, and oversee daily manufacturing operations to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements.Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.ERP System AdministrationServe as the primary operational owner and subject matter expert for the ERP platform.Manage production orders, work orders, inventory transactions, and manufacturing workflows.Ensure data integrity and accuracy across manufacturing, inventory, purchasing, and warehouse modules.Train employees on Odoo processes and ensure compliance with established procedures.Inventory ManagementMaintain accurate inventory records and ensure alignment between physical inventory and ERP system data.Develop inventory control procedures to minimize stock discrepancies and inventory carrying costs.Engineering and Manufacturing CoordinationCollaborate with Engineering to ensure accurate product configurations, BOMs, revisions, and manufacturing documentation.Support new product introduction (NPI) activities and transition designs into production.Participate in design reviews to ensure manufacturability and operational efficiency.Quality and Continuous ImprovementPromote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.Analyze production metrics and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.QualificationsMust be a US Citizen.Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices within a manufacturing environment.Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, and follow assembly instruction, verify drawings and equipment layoutsAbility to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with the Engineering Team while multi-tasking between the requirements and deadlines of multiple projectsISO9001 or AS9100 QMS experience.Desired:IPC/WHMA-A-620 experienceIPC J-STD-001 experienceExperience with CAD / 3D modeling softwareWork Location: Ashburn, VA. In person