Assistant Production Manager
Job Summary
Our client is a contract electronics manufacturer serving highly regulated industries that demand quality, precision, and on-time delivery. This position works closely with production leadership to oversee daily manufacturing activities, support production teams, drive productivity, and ensure quality standards are consistently met across multiple manufacturing cells.
Responsibilities
- Assist in managing daily production operations across multiple manufacturing and assembly departments
- Lead, coach, and support a team of 50+ production employees
- Establish weekly productivity goals and monitor performance to ensure production targets are achieved
- Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to manufacturing personnel
- Coordinate labor, equipment, and material resources to support production schedules
- Monitor workflow and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, throughput, and overall performance
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to ensure products meet customer and company standards
- Maintain a quality-first culture throughout the manufacturing process
- Communicate production issues, resource constraints, and operational concerns to senior leadership
- Support employee development, training, and performance management activities
- Assist with implementing process improvements and corrective actions when issues arise
- Promote a safe, organized, and productive work environment
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or production leadership experience
- Previous experience in electronics manufacturing required
- Experience managing large production teams in a manufacturing environment
- Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills
- Ability to motivate employees and drive accountability
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization
- Experience managing production schedules, staffing, and material resources
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions under pressure
- Quality-focused mindset with strong attention to detail
- Ability to identify process improvements and implement practical solutions
- Knowledge of ISO 13485, AS9100, IPC-A-610, and J-STD standards is a plus
- Ability to treat employees fairly while maintaining performance expectations
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