Manufacturing Manager

Sigil Partners; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigil Partners in Somerset, NJ is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing to oversee Final Test activities, lead a hands-on team, and drive continuous improvement. The position requires directing priorities, schedules, and budgets to achieve production goals with a focus on quality and cost control.

The role emphasizes building credibility, mentoring staff, and coordinating with outsourced providers while sustaining a high-performance culture. On-site, relocation is possible for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading Final Test or production in a high-tech environment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and 5S in manufacturing settings.

Responsibilities

• Direct Final Test activities to meet production goals, quality and cost objectives.
• Prioritize Final Test schedule and resources based on customer requirements, design releases and materials supply.
• Plan and administer procedures and budgets.
• Lead Final Test efforts to meet quarterly/annual plans.
• Establish operations planning model to fit business needs.
• Assist with annual budget, resource plan for Production.
• Monitor and manage forecasted expenses and inventory targets.
• Develop organization – training, mentoring and coaching.
• Review performance of employees to ensure improvement.
• Support cross-functional activities for new product development.

Skills

ERP systems (SAP)

Manufacturing environment

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

5S

Semiconductor capital equipment

Vacuum systems

MS Word/Excel

Leadership

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Manager, Manufacturing will work with the Director, Production in Final Test to manage multiple complex priorities simultaneously with a “hands on” style, exemplifying true leadership in developing his/her team and building credibility.

This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity in Somerset, NJ. We are willing to fully relocate a strong candidate for this position.

We are looking for a candidate from a certain industry such as semi-conductor capital equipment, vacuum systems, wafer-etching or very similar environment.

Willing to consider someone in a "Lead" capacity as well that is ready to take on a bigger role.

Responsibilities

• Direct Final Test activities to meet production goals, quality and cost objectives.
• Prioritize Final Test schedule and resources based on customer requirements, design releases and materials supply.
• Plan and administer procedures and budgets.
• Lead Final Test efforts to meet quarterly/annual plans.
• Establish operations planning model which serves the needs of business.
• Assist with annual budget, resource plan for Production.
• Monitor and perform within forecasted expenses and inventory targets.
• Develop organization – training, mentoring coaching and leading organization.
• Evaluate strengths/weaknesses and take action to ensure long term health, productivity, and a high-performance culture.
• Create and execute succession plan.
• Institutionalize continuous improvement using 8D problem solving.
• Ensure closed loop feedback from quality escapes to customer site to drive corrective action.
• Strengthen procedures and structure around Final Test activities such as work flow planning, tracking progress and troubleshooting.
• Track and present key performance indicators (KPI’s), lessons learned, and corrective actions monthly.
• Participate in regular meetings with partnered outsource providers to review schedules.
• Identify gaps in production process and make recommendations as required to sufficiently remedy issues.
• Develop schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.
• Supervise, organize, and engage Final Test employees.
• Review performance of employees regularly to ensure improvement.
• Support cross-functional activities for new product development.
• Manage the flow of components and assemblies to meet the needs of the production schedules.
• Make budgetary recommendations to provide production workers with tools and equipment as needed.
• Deliver sustained improvements to safety policies, practices and procedures.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business with 10+ years of relevant production experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Required Skills

• Experience with ERP systems is required; SAP preferred.
• Manufacturing Environment experience is required.
• Experience implementing and sustaining lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and 5S initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with semiconductor capital equipment is a plus.
• Experience with vacuum systems is a plus.
• Skilled with MS Word and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.