Production Manager

Company Overview

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage daily weekly and monthly production schedules across all assembly lines (cable assembly shelf builds I/O panel assembly); ensure customer delivery commitments are met.
• Translate customer orders and demand forecasts into actionable production plans; allocate labor equipment and materials to meet output targets.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks capacity constraints and scheduling conflicts to minimize cycle time and maximize throughput.
• Oversee new product introductions (NPI) and line setup activities ensuring readiness for production launch including training tooling and work instruction availability.
• Be available for overtime support as required to meet customer delivery commitments.

• Directly manage and develop Production Leads and a broader team of assembly technicians (total team size 1025 depending on production volume).
• Set clear performance expectations conduct regular 1:1s provide coaching and deliver formal performance evaluations.
• Drive accountability for attendance workmanship quality and adherence to safety and company policies.
• Build a motivated high-performing culture through goal setting recognition transparent communication and fair and consistent people management.
• Partner with HR on hiring decisions performance management corrective actions and workforce planning.

• Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality management system requirements across all production activities.
• Own production-level CAPA processes: lead root cause investigations implement corrective actions and verify effectiveness in partnership with the Quality team.
• Monitor and enforce workmanship standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620 and internal standards); take corrective action on quality escapes and rework trends.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (5S Lean Kaizen process optimization) to reduce rework improve first-pass yield and enhance operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate and complete production records including work orders inspection results traceability documentation and labor tracking.

• Serve as the primary manufacturing point of contact for Engineering Quality Supply Chain Sales and senior leadership; represent production in cross-functional meetings and escalations.
• Partner with Engineering on process deviations design-for-manufacturability improvements and new product readiness.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to address material shortages supplier quality issues and inventory alignment with production needs.
• Report production performance metrics (output efficiency quality OTD) to the Operations Manager and executive leadership on a regular cadence.

• Maintain oversight of all production equipment tools and test stations; ensure proper calibration preventive maintenance and readiness for production use.
• Promote and enforce a safe working environment: ensure adherence to all safety policies proper use of PPE ergonomic work practices and immediate reporting and investigation of incidents or near-misses.
• Champion safety culture across the production floor; participate in safety audits and lead corrective actions for identified hazards.

• Support production scaling activities as the company grows including line balancing staffing ramp plans and facility layout optimization.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and customer-specific quality expectations particularly in regulated or high-reliability environments.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Industrial Engineering Operations Management or a related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
• 5 years of progressive manufacturing experience including a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or management role overseeing production teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing in a regulated manufacturing environment (ISO 9001 ISO 13485 or equivalent quality management systems required).
• Experience with cable assembly electromechanical assembly or electronics manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of implementing Lean 5S or Kaizen initiatives with measurable results.
• Experience with Sage ERP or similar enterprise resource planning systems is strongly preferred.
• Background in medical device manufacturing a plus.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership presence with demonstrated ability to develop people build teams and hold individuals accountable.
• Excellent organizational analytical and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communicator across all levels of the organization from assembly technicians to senior leadership.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; comfortable with production data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings work instructions and technical specifications.
• Strong working knowledge of workmanship standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620) and quality management principles.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and a track record of fostering safe working environments.
• Self-motivated with a growth mindset and a willingness to work in new technology domains.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $80000 - $105000 yearly (based on experience and qualifications)
• Medical vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match (100% of the first 4% of eligible compensation)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Group life insurance
• 2 weeks paid vacation
• One week of paid sick leave
• 10 company holidays