Assistant Production Manager (Exentec)

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

Job summary

A leading equipment manufacturer is looking for an experienced Assistant Production Manager in Phoenix. The role involves managing daily production activities, ensuring efficiency and quality standards in the manufacturing of gas supply equipment for the semiconductor industry. Candidates should have at least three years of leadership experience in a manufacturing setting and possess strong problem-solving skills. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring effective communication and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in manufacturing electro-mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate production workers' daily activities.
• Work with the Master Scheduler on production schedules.
• Provide feedback regarding resource availability.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

ASNT NDT Level II Visual Testing certification

Job description

Discover your exciting role

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

• ASNT NDT Level II Visual Testing certification required.

About Exentec and Exential
Exentec and Exential serve 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 and Exential 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.

Exential, part of the Exentec family, delivers our installation services in the US market.

Non‑Solicitation
We are not currently accepting third‑party agency candidates for this position. Any agency candidate submitted to any Exyte employee, or its subsidiaries, may be contacted by Exyte, or its subsidiaries, without obligation to the third‑party agency.

Employment Sponsorship
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

EEO Statement
Exyte US, Inc. and its subsidiaries are 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 on race, color, religion, age, sex (e.g., pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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