Manufacturing Operations Manager

Richardson, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing daily production activities to ensure that overall quality efficiency on-time delivery and safety with emphasis on planning coordinating and directing the production of electronic mechanical electro-mechanical sub-assemblies assemblies and system-level products that meet established standards in regulated market segments. This role leads cross-functional teams develops operational processes and drives continuous improvement initiatives to meet organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

Lead the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals quality and cost objectives.
Direct and monitor day-to-day manufacturing operations in a Low-Medium Volume/High-Mix environment to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
Allocate labor equipment and materials effectively to maintain optimal workflow.

Leadership & Team Development

Manage mentor and develop supervisors and production teams.
Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development plans.
Promote a culture of accountability teamwork and operational excellence.

Continuous Improvement

Identify and implement process improvement methodologies including Lean Six Sigma Total Quality Management (TQM) and Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) and associated process improvement tools including Mapping Tools Problem Solving Tools Process Analysis Tools and Implementation Tools.
Reduce waste improve cycle times and increase productivity.
Analyze production data to identify trends inefficiencies and opportunities for manufacturing optimization.

Quality & Safety

Ensure adherence to quality regulatory and safety standards.
Ensure compliance with corporate quality standards regulatory requirements and ISO/industry guidelines.
Partner with Quality and Safety teams to address deviations corrective actions and preventive measures.
Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing policies and conducting audits.

Resource & Cost Management

Manage applicable budgets monitor operating costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Oversee procurement and inventory control of production needs while minimizing excess.
Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance to ensure equipment uptime performance and utilization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work with Supply Chain Engineering Quality and Logistics teams to align operations with business goals.
Support new product introductions (NPI) and process validations.
Communicate production status and KPIs to senior leadership

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

On-time delivery (OTD)
Production throughput & efficiency
First-pass yield & quality metrics
Cost per unit / operational cost reduction
Downtime
Customer Returns Rate
Employee engagement and turnover rates
Safety performance (TRIR lost time incidents)

Requirements

Education & Experience

Bachelors Degree in Engineering Operations Management Manufacturing or Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience).
7-10 years of progressive experience in a low-medium volume/high-mix manufacturing operations with 3 years in a leadership role.
Experience in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry or applicable production of electronic mechanical electro-mechanical sub-assemblies assemblies and system-level products experience preferred.
This position requires access to export-controlled technology and data. Applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Skills Competencies & Work Environment

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes production planning and process improvement methodologies.
Strong leadership and people-management skills.
Proficiency in ERP/MRP Systems MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) PLM (Product Lifecyle Management) Systems and data-driven decision-making.
Strong communication problem-solving and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
This position is a hands-on role in both the manufacturing floor and office environments.

Required Experience:

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Position SummaryThe Manufacturing Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing daily production activities to ensure that overall quality efficiency on-time delivery and safety with emphasis on planning coordinating and directing the production of electronic mechanical electro-mechanical sub-ass...