Electronics Manufacturing Operations Manager
Electronics Manufacturing Operations Manager
Description
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Operations Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations in a custom, low-volume/high-mix manufacturing environment to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production that meets quality, delivery, and performance targets. This role leads cross-functional teams, drives continuous improvement initiatives, manages resources, and aligns manufacturing activities with company objectives.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
· Manage day-to-day manufacturing operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and cost targets
· Lead production and repair teams to achieve operational goals
· Drive accountability for performance metrics across all manufacturing functions
· Develop and execute production plans aligned with customer demand and business priorities
· Optimize labor, materials, equipment, and capacity utilization
· Collaborate with planning, supply chain, NPI, Quality, and Engineering to ensure uninterrupted production flow and continuous improvement
· Implement standardized work, visual management, and performance dashboards
· Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
· Partner with Quality teams to address non-conformances, corrective actions, and root cause analysis
· Support audits, certifications, and regulatory inspections as needed
· Ensure products meet internal and external quality standards and customer requirements
· Recruit, train, coach, and develop manufacturing leadership and frontline teams
· Establish clear expectations, performance goals, and development plans
· Foster employee engagement, accountability, and a strong safety culture
· Identify cost-reduction opportunities and productivity improvements
· Prepare and present operational performance reports
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Requirements
Required
· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or related field.
· 5+ years of experience in operations or production management within electronics manufacturing or a related high-tech environment.
· Proven experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
· Experience with electromechanical manufacturing assembly
· Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and production reporting
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and change management skills
· Manufacturing process optimization
· Lean and Six Sigma principles
· Quality assurance and compliance (ISO, IPC standards) knowledge
· Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
· Strong Microsoft Office skills in Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.
· Engineering BOM interpretations
· Experience with Work Orders
Desired
· Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, IPC-A-610, and other relevant quality and regulatory standards.
· Strong understanding of electronics assembly processes (PCB manufacturing, SMT, testing, rework, and packaging).
· Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cost analysis, and resource optimization.
· Ability to read mechanical drawings