Manufacturing Manager

DTS (Diversified Technical Systems, Inc.); Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DTS (Diversified Technical Systems, Inc.) is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead assembly, test, logistics and manufacturing support teams in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. You will drive process improvements, scheduling efficiency, and safety compliance to meet customer deadlines and budgets.

You will partner with HR, Quality, and Sales to optimize resources, implement lean practices, and introduce new products into production while maintaining stringent IPC-610/IPC-620 standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing management, or similar discipline.
• 5+ years of manufacturing management experience in a high-mix, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage Assembly and Test teams, ensuring quality and production schedules.
• Oversee logistics and materials team for receiving, inventory, and shipping.
• Develop team performance through training, coaching and HR collaboration.
• Ensure work orders flow efficiently and resources are properly allocated.
• Identify, develop ROI, and implement process improvements.
• Coordinate workload with Production Control Manager to balance demand.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to improve processes and introduce new products.
• Document nonconformances and drive root-cause analysis with Quality.
• Maintain KPIs and ongoing training programs; enforce safety policies.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5 years experience

Team leadership

NPI planning

Scheduling

Problem solving

Communication

ISO 17025 knowledge

6S implementation

SYSPRO ERP

Microsoft Project

Windows OS

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering/manufacturing management or similar

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

SYSPRO ERP

Job description

Summary

Job Description: DTS is an innovative company on the cutting edge of safety testing and research technology. We sustain a culture of hard-working and highly motivated teams that move the company forward within the fields of automotive, aerospace and sports injury prevention on a global scale.

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for performing a wide variety of interfacing, coordinating, partnering, developing, implementing, and maintaining tasks, including but not limited to, supervision of the manufacturing and logistics teams, meeting customer and internal deadlines, maintaining workload for manufacturing team, implementing process improvements, and continuously practicing safety measures.

Accomplishes department objectives by managing the manufacturing team, organizing and monitoring work processes and budgets/forecasts, ensuring the quality and quantity of work produced, and ensuring staffing requirements and adequate training are maintained.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional responsibilities and requirements may change at any time with or without notice.

Responsibilities and Duties

include but are not limited to:

• Manages the Assembly and Test teams by ensuring the quality and quantity of work produced and overseeing the team’s daily workflow, assignments, resource allocation, and work schedules. Prepares performance evaluations, makes salary recommendations, and participates in recruitment and hiring activities as needed.
• Supervises logistics and materials team to ensure all receiving, inventory movements, and shipping requirements are met
• Develops team’s job results by training, coaching, and counseling team members, as well as, proactively addressing employee issues and performance standards in collaboration with HR and Senior Management.
• Works with the Assembly and Test teams to ensure work orders are completed on schedule, labor resources are properly allocated, and jobs flow through the production process in a timely fashion.
• Identifies, develops ROI, and implements process improvements
• Partners with the Production Control Manager to maintain an even and appropriate workload for the manufacturing team.
• Communicate with the purchasing team to ensure that shortages are identified and resolved to meet customer and internal due dates.
• Coordinates with sales team representatives and the Production Control Manager to adjust schedules as needed to balance workload and meet customer demand.
• Collaborates with the Manufacturing Engineering team to identify and implement improvements to the manufacturing process and introduce new products to the manufacturing team.
• Documents production nonconformances and work with Quality to define root cause and corrective actions.
• Identifies, develops, monitors, and maintains key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Develops and maintains ongoing programs for training and continuous improvement.
• Maintain safe working conditions. Adheres to all safety regulations, policies and procedures including and department specific requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by DTS Management.

Experience And Skills

Qualifications and Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Responsibilities and Duties satisfactorily. The qualifications and skills listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities for the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

• Bachelor degree in engineering, manufacturing management, or similar discipline and substantial related (approximately 5 years) experience in a manufacturing management role, or the equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
• Related experience in a high mix, fast-paced, high tech, electro-mechanical manufacturing environment, as well as, a strong knowledge of electro-mechanical assembly techniques and standards including IPC-610 and IPC-620, and lean manufacturing are necessary.
• Previous experience in implementing and sustaining 6S and/or Lean Manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience utilizing SYSPRO or similar MRP/ERP systems for the purpose of scheduling work orders, work centers, and WIP is necessary.
• Working knowledge of ISO 17025 and experience in managing team responsible for performing test and calibration procedures at varying complexity levels is a plus.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and resource planning is preferred.
• Ability to effectively lead/manage a team utilizing strong analytical, reasoning, inter-personal communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skill is necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately address and document details, meet deadlines, and communicate/work effectively with other departments in a professional, diplomatic manner is necessary.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences (such as customers, vendors, executives, employees), verbally and in writing, is necessary.
• Demonstrated proficiency using various computer programs, such as; Windows 7/8/10, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and Microsoft Project; is necessary.