Description:
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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Requirements:
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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