Production Area Manager

Sun Prairie, MT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As the Production Area Manager in a PCBA Manufacturing Facility you are responsible for leading and optimizing the production line. Your role ensures that area operations meet quality standards production targets and delivery timelines while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Production Oversight:Manage daily line operations including stencil printing pick-and-place reflow soldering wave solder X-Ray and AOI/AXI inspection processes.
Team Leadership:Supervise and develop technicians and operators ensuring proper training performance management and adherence to safety protocols.
Process Optimization:Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction yield enhancement and defect minimization using Continuous Improvement methods.
Equipment Management:Oversee preventive maintenance calibration and troubleshooting of various equipment (e.g. screen printers placement machines ovens).
Quality Assurance:Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve process issues implement corrective actions and ensure IPC-A-610 compliance.
Material Coordination:Work closely with supply chain and inventory teams to ensure timely availability of components feeders and consumables for uninterrupted production.
Metrics & Reporting:Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as first-pass yield throughput downtime and line efficiency.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:Interface with NPI Test and Final Assembly teams to support product launches and ensure smooth handoffs between production stages.

Competencies

Results Driven
Bias for Action/Initiative
Customer Focus
Continuous Improvement Focus
Performance Management
Communication and Listening Proficiency
Organizational & Process control Skills
Technical Capacity
Collaboration
Team building & Engagement
Attention to Detail

Required Education and Experience

Proven experience overseeing manufacturing operations preferably in high-mix High and Low-volume environments.
Leadership experience with a focus on mentorship team development and successful execution of strategic direction.
Proficiency in data analysis and manufacturing software (MES ERP SPC tools).
ITAR REQUIREMENTS- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience in a contract manufacturing environment.
Understanding of PCBA processes IPC standards and SMT equipment
IPC-A-610 certification.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pro-Active Engineering offers a competitive wage based on experience and a generous benefits package to include health dental vision life insurance short and long-term disability retirement plan with a company match FSA paid vacation sick days holidays and Gain Sharing bonuses. We also offer a business casual dress code. You can wear jeans every day!

Pro-Active Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or any other category protected by law.

Required Experience:

Manager

As the Production Area Manager in a PCBA Manufacturing Facility you are responsible for leading and optimizing the production line. Your role ensures that area operations meet quality standards production targets and delivery timelines while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.Responsi...

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Production Oversight:Manage daily line operations including stencil printing pick-and-place reflow soldering wave solder X-Ray and AOI/AXI inspection processes.
Team Leadership:Supervise and develop technicians and operators ensuring proper training performance management and adherence to safety protocols.
Process Optimization:Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction yield enhancement and defect minimization using Continuous Improvement methods.
Equipment Management:Oversee preventive maintenance calibration and troubleshooting of various equipment (e.g. screen printers placement machines ovens).
Quality Assurance:Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve process issues implement corrective actions and ensure IPC-A-610 compliance.
Material Coordination:Work closely with supply chain and inventory teams to ensure timely availability of components feeders and consumables for uninterrupted production.
Metrics & Reporting:Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as first-pass yield throughput downtime and line efficiency.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:Interface with NPI Test and Final Assembly teams to support product launches and ensure smooth handoffs between production stages.

Competencies

Results Driven
Bias for Action/Initiative
Customer Focus
Continuous Improvement Focus
Performance Management
Communication and Listening Proficiency
Organizational & Process control Skills
Technical Capacity
Collaboration
Team building & Engagement
Attention to Detail

Required Education and Experience

Proven experience overseeing manufacturing operations preferably in high-mix High and Low-volume environments.
Leadership experience with a focus on mentorship team development and successful execution of strategic direction.
Proficiency in data analysis and manufacturing software (MES ERP SPC tools).
ITAR REQUIREMENTS- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Preferred Education and Experience