The Production Manager is responsible for managing physical resources and human resources to assemble and test the highest quality Space/high reliability products while meeting schedule requirements to meet or exceed customer expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates the implementation of Space/high reliability activities to meet goals, quality, and cost objectives; proactively plans manpower, facility, and equipment needs based on production schedule
• Tracks daily goals through Production Analysis Board and assures performance to the schedule
• Ensures the correct work layout and skill set is in place, either personally or through Team Leads/Training Engineer, in effective equipment and material handling to meet production/quality standards and oversees such standards
• Trains, coaches, and mentors the Space/high reliability team
• Meets plans and daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly production schedules; monitors cycle time and overtime expenses
• Participates in Production Readiness Reviews; makes recommendations regarding products, processes and specifications in conjunction with Engineering and Supply Chain to improve product flow and processes
• Observes and enforces strict adherence to security procedures regarding CCI and classified materials as well as safety rules
• Creates and fosters a culture of problem identification and solving
• Ensures all production activities are in compliance with ISO standards and procedures and conforms to product quality levels
• Works with Senior Operations Manager and others to identify and address inefficiencies and opportunities for cost reduction as well as process improvements to improve quality and on time delivery
• Administers all Human Resources programs and policies (including selection, promotion, transfers, salary administration and termination) without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5 years of electronics manufacturing experience with circuit card assemblies and box builds; preferably with Space products
• Adept with J-STD-001 soldering requirements
• Familiar with NASA and IPC Space Addendum, preferred
• Inspection of soldering of PCB components
• Experience with continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing, preferred
• Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers in a team environment
• Strong computer, communication, interpersonal and analytical skills required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Business acumen and strong commitment to quality
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Vision corrected to 20/20
• Ability to obtain a Government granted security clearance, if necessary
• Successfully complete and demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements of the following programs: All Manufacturing Training Programs; Solder Certification; PWB Handling; First Piece Certification; Component Identification; Right-To-Know; ESD; etc.