Production Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Production Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising manufacturing operations to meet production targets while ensuring safety, quality, cost control, and on-time delivery. This role leads production teams, drives continuous improvement, enforces standards, and collaborates with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to optimize output and product quality.

* Plan daily, weekly and monthly production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery targets

Essential Functions:

• Supervise, coach and develop production supervisors and operators; manage staffing, training and shift handovers.
• Ensure production meets safety, quality, and regulatory standards; enforce AS/ISO/OSHA requirements as applicable.
• Monitor production KPls (throughput, yield, scrap, uptime, on-time delivery, labor efficiency) and take corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to manage material availability and minimize production downtime.
• Coordinate with production planning, sales and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure capacity is sufficient to meet requirements
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean manufacturing, SS, Kaizen) to reduce waste, increase throughput and lower costs.
• Oversee production documentation, batch records, and traceability processes.
• Manage production changeovers and new product introductions with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure proper operation and preventive maintenance coordination with Maintenance.
• Control labor and operating costs within budget; prepare production reports and forecasts.
• Promote and maintain a safe, inclusive, and compliant workplace
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
• Problem-solving skills: structured problem solving (5 Whys, PDCA).
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement tools.

* Working knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100) and root cause corrective action (RCCA).
• Preferred certifications:
Lean/Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt
• Experience with ISO 9001, AS900, other industry-specific quality systems.
Required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial
• Technology, Business, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years manufacturing experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory/management role (adjustable by level).
• Demonstrated experience with production planning, scheduling and metrics-driven management.
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
• Proficient with manufacturing systems (ERP/MRP) and MS Office.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and people management skills.
• Experience in electronic assembly, cable/connector manufacturing, or precision manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems (ERP/MRP), shop-floor data collection, and basic Microsoft Office.
• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident to satisfy AFSI ITAR requirements
Work Environment:
Work environment:
Fast-paced manufacturing floor with ESD/clean-area controls, frequent standing and walking, use of inspection/metrology equipment, and close collaboration with Production, Engineering and Quality teams. PPE required
Physical Demands:
Physical demands:
Frequent standing and walking on the production floor, occasional lifting of 25-50 lbs, and work in clean-area conditions. PPE required
Attributes aligned to AFSI Mission:

* Detail-oriented, data-driven, and resourceful

* Curious, collaborative, and proactive in problem-solving
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence