We are seeking an experienced Production & Manufacturing Operations Manager to provide leadership and oversight for all production floor and facility operations. This individual will be responsible for ensuring efficient manufacturing processes, maintaining high-quality standards, managing production personnel, and supporting the continuous improvement of manufacturing operations.
The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering or manufacturing background, experience leading production teams, and a proven ability to drive operational performance in an electronics or electromechanical manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Production Leadership
- Lead and manage all aspects of manufacturing and production operations.
- Supervise approximately 15 production and facilities employees.
- Ensure products are manufactured to corporate, customer, and industry quality standards.
- Monitor production schedules and coordinate on-time shipment of finished products.
- Identify and resolve operational issues impacting production, quality, or delivery timelines.
- Provide technical guidance and support for complex manufacturing challenges.
Operations & Process Management
- Establish and maintain production performance metrics and operational standards.
- Analyze production data and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Support implementation of new manufacturing technologies and production processes.
- Justify and support capital equipment purchases and manufacturing investments.
- Oversee ERP system utilization to ensure accurate production tracking and reporting.
Facility & Team Management
- Oversee facility maintenance, security, and overall operational readiness.
- Ensure employees have the tools, resources, and support necessary to perform their jobs effectively.
- Manage payroll and timekeeping processes using ADP.
- Review and approve employee timesheets and attendance records.
- Promote a safe, productive, and collaborative work environment.
Training & Development
- Develop and implement training programs for new manufacturing technologies and processes.
- Mentor and support production personnel to improve technical and operational capabilities.
- Foster continuous improvement and professional development within the team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in electronics, electromechanical manufacturing, or a related production environment.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing production teams.
- Experience overseeing manufacturing operations from production through shipment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience working with ERP systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Basic understanding of production reporting, payroll, and workforce management processes.
