FEE Planner Production Supervisor

ttmtech; Forest Grove (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TTM Technologies, Inc. in Forest Grove, Oregon seeks an experienced supervisor to lead cross‑functional teams from design to delivery, ensuring efficient operations.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, problem solving, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning planning to execution and delivery under production priorities.

Strong communication, leadership, and knowledge of MRP/ERP systems are required to drive performance and maintain high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of lean terms and techniques (5S, one piece flow, pull signals, Kaizen, Kanban).
• Ability to adapt to frequent change and variety in the workplace.
• High expectations for work outcomes and excellence.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing across multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to a work force within company policies.
• Lead cross-functional teams from design to release for customers.
• Develop and execute project plans, schedules, budgets and deliverables.
• Identify resources for projects and assign major roles.
• Monitor projects from initiation to delivery and interface with customers.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Problem solving

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

MS Office

Change management

Tools

COLT MRP

Genesis CAD

TrueChem SPC

Oracle

PLC systems

Job description

TTM Technologies, Inc. - Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) - Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency ("RF") components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards ("PCB")s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market .

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide effective supervision to the work force within the framework of company policies to obtain efficient and uninterrupted operations.
• Leading cross-functional teams that are focused on the delivery of a product from design to release for customers.
• Developing, defining and executing project plans, schedules, budgets and deliverables
• Identifying needed resources for projects and defining and assigning major project roles
• Monitoring the product/program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with external customers or field-based employees on technical matters, as needed. Assigning and monitoring work of project/program management staff and providing technical support and direction.
• Establishing job traveler and developing, defining and executing project plans, schedules, and deliverables.
• Responds to production problems and pursues appropriate problem solving methodologies to initiate both short term containment countermeasure and long term root cause countermeasures.
• Document and facilitate reviews to direct reports including operators, leads and managers.
• Document and complete continuous improvement projects to reduce yield detractors, improve process lead times, reduce safety issues and improve overall efficiency in the work area.
• Complete continued training on Lean management philosophy, problem solving techniques, leadership skills, team building, or other areas that will foster efficiency improvements and accountability within the plant.
• Execute the priorities and direction from the Business Unit Managers to ensure uninterrupted production through Saturday and Sunday.
• Thorough working knowledge of all operations and equipment throughout area of responsibility.
• Follows established practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
• Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of employees, assigning tasks, checking work at frequent intervals, and maintaining schedules.

N ote: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of lean terms and techniques such as 5S, one piece flow, pull signals, Kaizen, Kanban, etc. Must be open to having problems exposed
• Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace
• Must have high expectations for work outcomes. Only accepts excellence from self and others
• Must have the ability to return to working on a task amidst frequent outside distractions or obstacles
• Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization to make continuous improvements or take corrective action
• Must have the ability to assign project sub-tasks to others to guarantee timely project completion
• Must have the ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. This includes the written communication in multicultural environments with many employees speaking English as a second language
• Knowledge of common software programs like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio
• Job requires identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions (troubleshooting).
• Anticipate downstream effects of solutions and devise and communicate further solutions as necessary
• The successful candidate will use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Must have the ability to apply problem solving skills to a variety of often unfamiliar areas
• Knowledge of printed circuit board related processes including: etching, electrolytic plating, electroless plating, imaging/photolithography, automated optical inspection, drilling, routing, and lamination, is required
• Knowledge of manufacturing related software systems such as MRP (COLT), CAD (Genesis), SPC (TrueChem), Oracle, and PLC systems, is preferred
• Synchronize the efforts of a diverse group of people or departments
• Must have the ability to set and communicat