FEE Planner Production Supervisor

TTM Technologies; Forest Grove (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TTM Technologies, Inc. in Oregon seeks a seasoned manufacturing supervisor to lead a cross-functional team from design to release, ensuring on-time delivery and quality across PCB production.

The role emphasizes lean leadership, process improvement, and mentoring operators and leads. Candidates should have 2+ years in a lead role and an engineering/science/business degree; familiarity with COLT, Genesis, TrueChem, Oracle, and PLC systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a lead or supervisory role is required.
• Associate or Bachelor degree in engineering, science or business management is preferred.
• Knowledge of lean terms and techniques such as 5S, one piece flow, pull signals, Kaizen, Kanban, etc.
• Experience with manufacturing software systems (MRP/COLT, CAD Genesis, SPC TrueChem, Oracle, PLC systems) is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to lead a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise workforce to ensure efficient, uninterrupted operations.
• 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 project roles.
• Monitor programs from initiation through delivery and provide technical direction.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce yield detractors and lead times.

Skills

Lean practices

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Change management

Merchandising

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or business management

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Visio

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 communicate clear goals and expectations, and to take appropriate steps when not met
• Job requires a desire and willingness to lead others
• Knowledge of principles, procedures and compliance requirements for personnel recruitment, selection, training, labor relations, and personnel information systems
• Ability to participate as an active member of a highly energized and engaged leadership team

Education and Experience:

Education:

• Associate or Bachelor degree in engineering, science or business management field of study is preferred

Required Experience:

• Two years’ experience in a lead or supervisory role is required

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Compensation and Benefits:

TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire.

Compensation for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, TTM provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in New York, California and Colorado. For California-based roles, compensation ranges are based upon specific physical locations.

Export Statement:

Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition ofForeign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.