Manager Production

Job Title: Production Manager Aerospace & Defense EMS

Location: Hyderabad.

Experience:

20 years in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) with significant exposure to Aerospace & Defense programs

Role Summary:

The Production Manager will lead end-to-end manufacturing operations for Aerospace & Defense electronics programs ensuring on-time delivery zero-defect quality regulatory compliance and cost efficiency. The role requires strong expertise in high-reliability electronics manufacturing including SMT box build testing and integration while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manufacturing Operations Leadership

• Lead complete production operations including SMT Assembly Testing and System Integration
  
• Ensure achievement of production targets OTD and productivity goals
  
• Drive first-time-right manufacturing and zero rework culture
  
• Manage high-mix low-volume and complex builds typical in Aerospace & Defense
  

2. Quality & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to Aerospace & Defense standards such as:
  
• AS9100
  
• NADCAP (where applicable)
  
• IPC standards (IPC-A-610 J-STD-001)
  
• Maintain full traceability process control and documentation discipline
  
• Lead audits (internal customer regulatory) and ensure zero major findings
  

3. Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Drive Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and Kaizen initiatives
  
• Improve productivity reduce cycle time and optimize line balancing
  
• Implement digital manufacturing / Industry 4.0 initiatives
  
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
  

4. Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead and manage large cross-functional teams (production supervisors technicians)
  
• Build a high-performance accountable and safety-driven culture
  
• Mentor and develop next-level leaders within production
  
• Ensure proper manpower planning and skill development
  

5. Program & Customer Management

• Work closely with NPI Engineering Quality and Supply Chain teams
  
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and smooth transition to production
  
• Engage with customers for production readiness delivery commitments and escalations
  
• Ensure alignment with customer-specific requirements and SLAs
  

6. Planning & Delivery

• Execute production plans aligned with customer schedules and business goals
  
• Ensure 100% On-Time Delivery (OTD) with optimal resource utilization
  
• Identify risks proactively and implement mitigation plans
  

7. Cost & Operational Efficiency

• Control manufacturing costs including labor scrap rework and overheads
  
• Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality
  
• Optimize capacity utilization and improve overall equipment efficiency (OEE)
  

Key Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Electronics / Electrical Engineering (preferred)
  
• Masters degree or MBA is an added advantage
  

Experience:

• 20 years in EMS manufacturing with a minimum of 510 years in leadership roles
  
• Strong exposure to Aerospace & Defense electronics manufacturing
  
• Hands-on experience in:
  
• SMT processes & equipment
  
• Box build and system integration
  
• Testing (functional environmental burn-in)
  
• Proven track record of handling large teams and high-value programs
  

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of IPC AS9100 ESD and high-reliability manufacturing
  
• Experience in handling NADCAP audits (preferred)
  
• Expertise in production planning capacity management and process optimization
  
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and digital manufacturing tools
  

Leadership Competencies:

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
  
• Excellent stakeholder and customer management
  
• Ability to handle high-pressure critical delivery environments
  
• Results-driven with a focus on quality delivery and cost
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• On-Time Delivery (OTD) > 98%
  
• First Pass Yield (FPY)
  
• Scrap and Rework Levels
  
• Productivity & OEE
  
• Customer Satisfaction Scores
  
• Audit Compliance (Zero Major Findings)
  

Additional Expectations:

• Experience in handling critical programs audits and crisis situations
  
• Strong focus on safety compliance and operational discipline
  
• Ability to drive strategic initiatives along with daily execution