Assistant Production Manager

Exyte; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Exentec in Phoenix seeks an experienced Assistant Production Manager to lead a production group manufacturing gas supply equipment for the semiconductor industry. You will supervise daily activities, manage schedules, and ensure quality and safety.

This hands-on leadership role involves training welders and assembly teams, coordinating with Materials, Quality, and Engineering, and preparing build packages for customer approval.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the manufacturing of electro-mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Experience writing ECRs and implementing process improvements.
• Ability to train welders and assembly teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead production workers and ensure daily goals are met.
• Coordinate with Master Scheduler for schedules and output.
• Provide feedback on resource availability and constraints.
• Create build packages and documentation for approvals.
• Identify process improvements and implement cost/time savings.
• Enforce safety protocols and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot issues and support ECRs.
• Collaborate with Materials, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Read drawings and communicate issues clearly.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Training staff

Job description

About Exentec

Exentec serves the semiconductor, life sciences, and other advanced technology industries, offering integration and installation of everything from high-purity piping for gas, chemical, and water systems to chilled water, wastewater, and HVAC systems, along with a full suite of electrical and controls systems. Exentec can design, supply, install, hook up, and commission our own line of gas, chemical, and cleanroom equipment, including external OEM equipment supply and installation, such as cooling towers, chillers, pumps, heat exchangers, etc.

Exentec is seeking an experienced Assistant Production Manager to join our Phoenix team!

In this role, you will lead a production group responsible for manufacturing gas supply equipment for the semiconductor industry. Your work will include team leadership, production management, and process development. You will collaborate closely with team leads to allocate resources, support production flow, and ensure products meet quality and customer requirements. This is a hands-on leadership role that includes performing quality checks, moving product through the work area, and assisting with equipment preparation.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate production workers' daily activities, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Work with the Master Scheduler to execute production schedules that meet output goals while maintaining quality standards.
• Provide feedback to the Master Scheduler regarding resource availability and constraints.
• Create build packages and organize documentation required for quality and customer approval.
• Identify opportunities to improve production processes and support the implementation of cost and time-saving strategies.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure all employees follow safety regulations.
• Troubleshoot production issues and prepare Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) when needed.
• Train and develop welders and assembly teams on process standards and best practices.
• Maintain ASNT NDT Level II Visual Testing certification and apply it as required.
• Collaborate with Materials, Quality, and Engineering teams to support production needs and ensure alignment with their requirements.
• Read and interpret schematics, mechanical drawings, and job work orders; communicate drawing issues clearly.
• Support a positive, engaged, and high-performing team environment.

Show your expertise

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the manufacturing of electro-mechanical equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective feedback and address performance issues.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, mechanical drawings, and production schedules.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical assemblies.
• Clear and effective communication skills with the ability to engage and motivate employees.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Materials, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to write ECRs as needed.
• Ability to train and develop production staff on process standards.

Certifications

Contact

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Exyte US, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to supporting an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based based on race, color, religion, age, sex (e.g., pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable federal, state, or local laws.