Manufacturing Manager

The Manager, Manufacturing will work with the Director, Production in Final Test to manage multiple complex priorities simultaneously with a “hands on” style, exemplifying true leadership in developing his/her team and building credibility.

This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity in Somerset, NJ. We are willing to fully relocate a strong candidate for this position.

We are looking for a candidate from a certain industry such as semi-conductor capital equipment, vacuum systems, wafer-etching or very similar environment.

Willing to consider someone in a "Lead" capacity as well that is ready to take on a bigger role.

• Direct Final Test activities to meet production goals, quality and cost objectives.
• Prioritize Final Test schedule and resources based on customer requirements, design releases and materials supply.
• Plan and administer procedures and budgets.
• Lead Final Test efforts to meet quarterly/annual plans.
• Establish operations planning model which serves the needs of business.
• Assist with annual budget, resource plan for Production.
• Monitor and perform within forecasted expenses and inventory targets.
• Develop organization – training, mentoring coaching and leading organization.
• Evaluate strengths/weaknesses and take action to ensure long term health, productivity, and a high-performance culture.
• Create and execute succession plan.
• Institutionalize continuous improvement using 8D problem solving.
• Ensure closed loop feedback from quality escapes to customer site to drive corrective action.
• Strengthen procedures and structure around Final Test activities such as work flow planning, tracking progress and troubleshooting.
• Track and present key performance indicators (KPI’s), lessons learned, and corrective actions monthly.
• Participate in regular meetings with partnered outsource providers to review schedules.
• Identify gaps in production process and make recommendations as required to sufficiently remedy issues.
• Develop schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.
• Supervise, organize, and engage Final Test employees.
• Review performance of employees regularly to ensure improvement.
• Support cross-functional activities for new product development.
• Manage the flow of components and assemblies to meet the needs of the production schedules.
• Make budgetary recommendations to provide production workers with tools and equipment as needed.
• Deliver sustained improvements to safety policies, practices and procedures.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business with 10+ years of relevant production experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

• Experience with ERP systems is required; SAP preferred.
• Manufacturing Environment experience is required.
• Experience implementing and sustaining lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and 5S initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with semiconductor capital equipment is a plus.
• Experience with vacuum systems is a plus.
• Skilled with MS Word and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.