Job Description

· Develop, schedule, and implement all production activities for assigned product cell (e.g., Printed Circuit Board Assemblies, Flat Panel Displays, Air Data Products, Line Replaceable Units, etc.).

· Ensure production is maintained in accordance with delivery schedules, engineering specifications, quality standards, expense budgets, employee safety and cost goals.

· Coordinate with production planning and master scheduling to react to schedule changes.

· Get assistance (Engineering, Purchasing, Planning, etc.) when required to ensure all goals are consistently achieved.

· Coordinate day-to-day activities of assembler/solderers, equipment operators, test technicians and other assigned production personnel, including personnel supervision, work assignments, and coordination of the product flow through all production phases to completion.

· Coordinate product flow through all production phases to completion.

· Translate weekly and monthly schedules for product area into daily work assignments.

· Report on daily production status.

· Maintain, monitor, and drive improvement in all production metrics.

· Accountable for department performance to these measures.

· Involved in the development of new and existing production metrics.

· Strive to continuously improve the function and operation of the department.

· Promote teamwork within the department.

· Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.

· Promote employee acceptance of changes.

· Ensure all manufacturing instructions are utilized by production employees.

· Ensure all manufacturing, quality, safety, and materials processes are observed.

· Ensure all equipment in the work area is handled and maintained properly.

· Ensure production and other required paperwork is processed in a timely and accurate manner.

· Perform data entry and inquiry of production information in MRP software.

· Coordinate introduction into manufacturing of all major projects such as new products, major methods changes, automation, etc.

· Monitor the skill level of production employees.

· Responsible for training, qualifications, and certification of direct reports.

Professional Requirements:

· Associates degree or equivalent senior level experience.

· Excellent communication and organizational skills.

· Capability to lead in a team environment.

· Direct knowledge of NetSuite system (or similar MRP) and supporting processes.

· Good Problem solving, decision making, time-management and organizational skills.

· Results oriented.

· Requires complete acquaintance with and understanding of the general aspects and technical phases of the job (electro-mechanical assembly, blueprint reading, IPC-610 soldering, ISO 9000, etc.).

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

· Must pass an eye exam.

· Capable of reading small print.

· Ability to work with various hand tools and presses required.

· Shift varies between standing, walking, reaching, sitting, bending, and lifting.

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