Operations Manager

TTM Technologies; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

TTM Technologies is seeking a Production Manager for their facility in Chippewa Falls, WI. The successful candidate will manage production operations, focusing on on-time delivery, quality, safety, and operational objectives while promoting accountability and job satisfaction among the team.

This role involves leading supervisors and employees, monitoring performance metrics, and ensuring customer requirements are met effectively. A Bachelor's degree and at least five years of manufacturing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficient in communication and leadership within a manufacturing context.
• Experience in financial concepts including budgeting and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead first line supervisors and production employees.
• Monitor cell performance to achieve operational goals.
• Interface directly with external customers to ensure requirements are met.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent leadership skills

Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to balance multiple production requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Job description

Job Overview

TTM is looking for a Production Manager to effectively manage the operations and production of one of our zones at our Chippewa Falls facility. The role focuses on on‑time delivery, quality, safety, returns and operating income objectives while promoting a culture of accountability and job satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate, facilitate and provide leadership to first line supervisors, production employees, maintenance and other support staff.
• Monitor cell performance to goals in areas of throughput, quality, cycle time, cost and safety.
• Identify and implement actions to meet or exceed goals.
• Work closely with engineering and other technical resources in the evaluation, procurement and installation of equipment.
• Support technical staff in troubleshooting and enhancing production processes.
• Plan, develop and manage the departmental budget.
• Develop and utilize financial reporting metrics and tools, to include labor utilization, cost analysis, productivity and related areas.
• Interface with external suppliers and vendors to ensure the timely delivery of high quality production parts and material, and support of production equipment.
• Work directly with external customers and support groups to ensure that customer requirements are understood and met.
• Direct Lean Manufacturing and other continuous improvement methodologies to drive on‑time delivery, yield improvement, quality improvement, cost and cycle time reduction and safety.
• Provide analysis and reporting as required, and ensure communication of departmental key metrics related to safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Manage employee relations issues, and assist employees in the resolution of problems.
• Support and facilitate organizational change initiatives.
• Act as a key influencing factor on the plant's leadership team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Self‑starter requiring minimal direct supervision.
• Balance multiple and changing production requirements and people issues.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with financial concepts and tools, including budgets, cost analysis and reporting preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

TTM offers a variety of health and well‑being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, flexible spending account, health savings account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation and holidays. Benefits become available 1st of the month following the date of hire. Compensation varies based on location, role, skill set and level of experience. Appropriate compensation ranges are provided for roles in New York, California and Colorado, with California-based roles basing on specific physical locations.

Export Statement

Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC. This includes: 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 U.S. Citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents; b) recognition of foreign person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understanding and following authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understanding the export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the U.S.; e) managing vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

EEO Statement

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.