Production Manager

Your Job

Take the lead in transforming our production processes to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving industry employing screen printing, die cutting, surface mount electronics, and light assembly technologies.

The mission is to drive positive change, optimize operations, and ensure that our manufacturing team operates efficiently and effectively.

This position is essential in achieving our business unit's production objectives.

What You Will Do


* Change Leadership: Anticipate and lead change initiatives, fostering a competitive environment that maximizes value for the business.


* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and materials teams to establish cost estimates that support profitable business outcomes for new product development projects.


* Innovative Manufacturing: Identify and implement new manufacturing methods and equipment, enhancing product quality, production throughput, and cost efficiency independently or in collaboration with the engineering team.


* Team Development: Cultivate your manufacturing team, fostering elevated levels of contribution and self-actualization using the Principled Based Management framework.


* Quality Assurance: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality issues swiftly.


* Performance Metrics: Develop and implement key metrics and process indicators for manufacturing activities, continuously optimizing manufacturing effectiveness.


* Operational Excellence: Monitor and act upon key performance indicators to ensure manufacturing operations meet performance expectations through lean manufacturing techniques and industry best practices.


* Adaptation for Innovation: Transform plant practices to accommodate the needs of new products and emerging technologies.


* Strategic Alignment: Work closely with financial and management teams to execute strategies that support profit and loss goals.


* Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with safety, financial, and environmental policies.


* Additional Duties: Perform any other duties as assigned.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* High School Diploma or GED


* 5 years' experience in manufacturing environment.


* 2 years' supervisory experience.


* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a professional environment.


* Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel.


* Experience with ERP systems; SAP system experience is preferred.


* Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.


* Fundamental knowledge of lean manufacturing practices, with a proven record of execution as a plus.


* Understanding of supply chain management, including international sourcing.


* Financial modeling abilities to assess and compare the cost and value of manufacturing options.

In order to comply with U.S.

export control laws and regulations, this position requires applic...