Manufacturing Production Manager

Nokia; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia in Allentown, PA is seeking a Production Manager to lead 24/7 manufacturing operations ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high‑quality technology products. You will oversee production supervisors and frontline teams, driving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The role emphasizes Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, workforce planning, training, and performance management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 5-8 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience in high-volume technology manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production operations across multiple shifts.
• Meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.
• Develop supervisors and frontline employees.
• Drive KPI improvements (OEE, yield, productivity).
• Collaborate across functions to solve issues and implement Lean initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean manufacturing

Team coaching

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/manufacturing/operations management

Job description

Job Description

The Production Manager is responsible for leading 24/7 manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality technology products. This role oversees production supervisors and manufacturing teams, ensuring achievement of safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Job Description

The Production Manager is responsible for leading 24/7 manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality technology products. This role oversees production supervisors and manufacturing teams, ensuring achievement of safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Manage day-to-day production operations across multiple shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining safety, quality, and customer delivery requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and frontline employees.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators including safety, quality, output, yield, OEE, labor productivity, and on-time delivery.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to resolve operational challenges and improve performance.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize production capacity.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Manage workforce planning, staffing, training, performance management, and employee engagement activities.
• Support budget objectives and identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational excellence.

Key Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5-8 years of manufacturing leadership experience, including supervision of production teams.
• Experience in a high-volume, technology, electronics, or advanced manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing metrics, Lean principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.

Success Measures

Success in this role is measured through achievement of safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and employee engagement objectives while ensuring reliable manufacturing performance in a 24/7 operation.