Electronics Manufacturing Operations Manager

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Operations Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations in a custom, low-volume/high-mix manufacturing environment to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production that meets quality, delivery, and performance targets. This role leads cross-functional teams, drives continuous improvement initiatives, manages resources, and aligns manufacturing activities with company objectives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day manufacturing operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and cost targets

Lead production and repair teams to achieve operational goals

Drive accountability for performance metrics across all manufacturing functions

Develop and execute production plans aligned with customer demand and business priorities

Optimize labor, materials, equipment, and capacity utilization

Collaborate with planning, supply chain, NPI, Quality, and Engineering to ensure uninterrupted production flow and continuous improvement

Implement standardized work, visual management, and performance dashboards

Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

Partner with Quality teams to address non-conformances, corrective actions, and root cause analysis

Support audits, certifications, and regulatory inspections as needed

Ensure products meet internal and external quality standards and customer requirements

Recruit, train, coach, and develop manufacturing leadership and frontline teams

Establish clear expectations, performance goals, and development plans

Foster employee engagement, accountability, and a strong safety culture

Identify cost-reduction opportunities and productivity improvements

Prepare and present operational performance reports

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Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or related field.

5+ years of experience in operations or production management within electronics manufacturing or a related high-tech environment.

Proven experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies

Experience with electromechanical manufacturing assembly

Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and production reporting

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and change management skills

Manufacturing process optimization

Lean and Six Sigma principles

Quality assurance and compliance (ISO, IPC standards) knowledge

Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills

Strong Microsoft Office skills in Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.

Engineering BOM interpretations

Experience with Work Orders

Desired

Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, IPC-A-610, and other relevant quality and regulatory standards.

Strong understanding of electronics assembly processes (PCB manufacturing, SMT, testing, rework, and packaging).

Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cost analysis, and resource optimization.

Ability to read mechanical drawings

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