Production Manager, EMV

Job Summary

Responsible for leading all production operations within the EMV manufacturing department, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality output. Accountable for achieving departmental KPIs in safety, scrap reduction, productivity, on‑time delivery, and cost control while developing a high‑performing operations team. Drives performance through Lean manufacturing, KPI management, and strong team leadership, and partners with maintenance to ensure equipment uptime and availability.

• Lead daily EMV production operations to meet output, quality, and delivery targets.
• Execute production schedules and ensure alignment with customer requirements and inventory accuracy.
• Monitor and improve KPIs: safety, scrap, efficiency, throughput, cost.
• Collaborate with maintenance to ensure equipment uptime and rapid issue resolution.

• Reduce scrap and rework through root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with EMV, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement Lean manufacturing, standard work, and process optimization initiatives.

• Manage departmental budget and drive cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Provide monthly performance and P&L insights to leadership.

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production staff.
• Ensure training, cross‑training, and skill development to support operational flexibility.

• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Support new product introductions and process changes.

• Quality of finished goods.
• Meeting production and shipping schedules.
• Compliance with and attainment of departmental KPIs.
• Maintaining and achieving scrap reduction goals.
• Safety & Environmental Compliance.
• Workforce training and development.
• General maintenance and performance of the department.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing/operations leadership experience.
• Strong analytical skills, including statistical reasoning.
• Experience with operational controls, manufacturing processes, logistics, safety, and quality systems.
• Demonstrated leadership experience developing teams and driving performance.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and GMP principles.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• High standards of personal integrity.

• Experience in the plastic card, EMV, or secure card manufacturing industry.

• Medical (PPO and HDHP with HSA)
• Dental and vision
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Life insurance
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending
• EAP, commuter benefits, education assistance, pet insurance, legal assistance

The pay range for this position is $125,000–$145,000 and is eligible for an annual bonus.

Giesecke+Devrient ePayments America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.