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