Production Manager

Full Time + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, PTO)

Job Type: On-site

Shift: 8pm – 4am (preferred)

Location:

Milpitas, CA

Salary Range: $ – $ Annually

Responsible for the total performance of their work centers, inclusive of OTD, quality, cost, and continual improvement. Supervises and directs supervisors and employees in a manufacturing and assembly environment across multiple shifts: plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, assists with employee training and recommends and implements improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions to ensure a safe and productive work environment.

Requires access to information controlled under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR); successful candidate must be a US person (citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylum seeker).

• Directs and manages manufacturing production activities through supervisors with Production Control, Quality, Engineering and Program Management.
• Identifies, measures, and documents goals, objectives and plans to realize opportunities and achieve cost reduction targets through management of performance metrics and dashboards.
• Ensures production orders are scheduled to be on time to the original promise date through utilization of the available resources with limited overtime, agreed upon standards and at the planned cost.
• Assesses work center capacity based upon input from Sales, Program Management and Production Control and creates plans to meet future demand.
• Identifies and directly manages work center improvement initiatives.
• Creates and reports on work center progress to executive management.
• Develops job descriptions and training plans for subordinates.
• Provides first‑level approval of performance reviews given by subordinate supervisors.
• Works closely with Quality to support MRB (using proper NC system) and responds to CARs in a timely manner through proper CAPA implementation.
• Ensures there is adequate sprint capacity for rapid product development, strategic expedites and similar work, as well as spikes in demand.
• Responsible for the training, hiring and separation of employees as needed; updates skills matrices and ensures optimal resource utilization through cross‑training and identifies and closes skill gaps.
• Conducts performance reviews of subordinates.
• Reviews personnel decisions of supervisors.
• Manages expense budget for assigned departments and shifts.
• Drives by example, a culture of active shopfloor management through daily Gemba walks towards real‑time problem resolution with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, equipment, cost and productivity.
• Takes ownership of, and delivers to the requirements of, other tasks and projects assigned.

• Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing methods and related systems.
• Ability to apply appropriate supervisory approach—coaching, directing, etc.
• Excellent judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, project management, and presentation skills.
• Excellent leadership/management and business acumen skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and problem‑solving tools.
• Able to compute, analyze, compile, compare and coordinate data and processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Self‑starter with demonstrated ability to achieve results and respond to change.
• Working knowledge of ERP software, MRP, scheduling and planning systems, MS Office.

• APICS Certification.
• Fluent with M2M MRP/ERP system.
• Knowledge of military and commercial specifications and standards.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma training and experience.
• Prior experience in PCB/flex circuit manufacturing.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher or eight (8) years’ experience in manufacturing operation.

• 7 or more years of experience in manufacturing…