Power Electronics Production Manager

Socket.dev; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

FSA

EAP

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee incentive program

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our high-volume manufacturing operations at the Simpsonville, SC facility in the power electronics industry. You will oversee safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will apply lean methods, build strong teams, and partner with engineering, quality, and supply chain to optimize processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, advanced degree preferred.
• ≥5 years in production management in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Experience in power electronics or related industry strongly preferred.
• Proven lean manufacturing implementation (Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma).
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with manufacturing software, production metrics, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production floor operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Implement lean manufacturing initiatives to drive continuous improvement and waste reduction.
• Develop, monitor, and report KPIs for manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and supply chain to optimize processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Coach, mentor, and develop production staff toward accountability and growth.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions using data-driven methods.
• Support capacity planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for high-volume demand.

Skills

Production management

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Manufacturing software systems

KPI reporting tools

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our high-volume manufacturing operations at the Simpsonville, SC facility in the power electronics industry. You will oversee safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will apply lean methods, build strong teams, and partner with engineering, quality, and supply chain to optimize processes.