Production Manager

Description

Responsibilities

• Coordinates production deadlines that meet or exceed all customer requirements.
• Understands production schedules and establish estimated worker requirements for assignment completion.
• Collaborates with other manufacturing managers to set and assess production priorities.
• Assesses cost effectiveness and feasibility of manufacturing processes; makes and implements recommendations to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and assigns work orders.
• Working knowledge of SMT soldering, how to handle incoming customer requirements, troubleshooting, diagnostics, repair process, quality, utilizing various test equipment, manual tools, gauges, calipers, and oscilloscopes.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Understands process to verify conformance to specifications and directs set up and adjustments of machines.
• Maintains time and production records; prepares daily and weekly productivity and downtime reports.
• Confers with Sr. Leaders to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Maintains knowledge of products built throughout plant facilities.
• Identifies and requests necessary fixturing to improve assembly operations.
• Issues written and oral instructions to direct reports.
• Interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
• Oversees the day-to-day workflow of production staff, including production assignments, time and attendance, conformance to company policy, conflict resolution, etc.
• Conducts performance evaluations of direct reports that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Ensures compliance with health & safety laws, regulations, and guidelines, including EPA and OSHA requirements.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree is strongly preferred.
• Prior Production Management experience required; must have knowledge of SMT Soldering, Screen Printers, Pick & Place, Reflow, and WAVE equipment.
• Thorough understanding of PCBA and SMT operations required, candidates with no SMT specific experience will NOT be considered at this time. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to prepare budgets and records.
• Languages spoken commonly in the workplace are English and Mandarin. - Ability to read, understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to speak effectively and interact with other team members, engineers, leadership and customers.
• Must be able to maintain efficiency and work together with team members to complete projects by their deadlines.
• Light to medium physical effort required. Will handle an average-weight of objects that are 5-10 pounds.
• This position requires walking, standing, and repetitive bending throughout the day; must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities are required including; close and distance vision, the ability to identify colors, hand/eye coordination, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasons you should work for us:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer.
• Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available.
• 401K with employer contribution.
• Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.
• Onsite Aurora Health & Wellness Center available for all employees.
• Employees are continuously encouraged to learn and grow their careers in smart manufacturing.