Production Manager

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Manager to oversee final assembly manufacturing operations across facilities in California and Texas. This individual will be responsible for managing daily production activities, leading manufacturing teams, maintaining quality and safety standards, and driving operational efficiency across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in electronics, electromechanical, or advanced manufacturing environments, with demonstrated success managing production teams, improving manufacturing processes, and meeting production targets.

This position requires a highly engaged leader who is comfortable working directly on the production floor, managing operations across multiple facilities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.

Approximately 50% travel between sites is expected in this role.

• Manage daily final assembly manufacturing operations across California and Texas facilities, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and delivery commitments are consistently met.
• Develop and manage production schedules, workforce allocation, and capacity planning to support manufacturing requirements.
• Monitor production performance, identify operational bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Establish and maintain standardized operating procedures, quality checkpoints, and safety protocols across assigned facilities.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor to support manufacturing teams and resolve operational challenges.

• Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors, team leads, and assembly personnel across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Establish clear performance expectations and hold production teams accountable for productivity, quality, safety, and operational objectives.
• Partner with Human Resources to support workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and employee development.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations, provide ongoing coaching, and identify opportunities for team development.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, workplace safety, and continuous improvement.

• Partner with Quality Engineering to investigate production issues, resolve non-conformances, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve cycle times, and increase production efficiency.
• Monitor key performance indicators, including production output, first-pass yield, labor efficiency, scrap rates, and on-time delivery.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, internal quality standards, and applicable manufacturing requirements.
• Support standardized manufacturing processes and continuous improvement initiatives across both facilities.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure materials, equipment, and resources are available to meet production requirements.
• Address component shortages, supplier quality concerns, and production scheduling challenges.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including production readiness, process implementation, and manufacturing transitions.
• Coordinate with Engineering to resolve technical manufacturing issues and implement process improvements.
• Communicate production updates, operational challenges, and resource requirements to senior leadership.

• Manage assigned production budgets and monitor operational expenses across manufacturing facilities.
• Track labor utilization,…