Production Manager

Voltage-LL; Timberlake (NC); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Voltage-LL is seeking a Production Manager to drive output, quality, labor efficiency, and cost performance at a ramping wire harness facility in North Carolina. You will lead Area Leads and production operators through startup, ramp-up, and full-capacity operations, partnering with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and HR to meet KPIs and safety standards.

You will own production scheduling, capacity and headcount planning in Excel, support lean initiatives, and coordinate material flow with

Formación

• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• 3+ years managing supervisors and large hourly teams.
• Experience with high-volume production and KPIs.
• Experience in wire harness/auto/electrical components.

Responsabilidades

• Lead daily production operations across lines and shifts.
• Drive scheduling attainment, labor efficiency, throughput, and scrap reduction.
• Monitor safety, productivity, downtime, OEE, and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering on NPI and line setup.
• Ensure ERP/SAP transaction compliance and accurate reporting.

Conocimientos

Leadership

KPIs

Lean/Six Sigma

SAP

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

The Production Manager is accountable for all production output, quality, labor efficiency, and cost performance at a ramping wire harness manufacturing facility. This role manages Area Leads and production operators through startup, ramp-up, and full-capacity operations while ensuring production targets, quality standards, and operational KPIs are consistently achieved.The Production Manager owns production scheduling as well as the capacity and headcount planning models maintained in Excel to support labor forecasting, production scalability, and operational readiness. This position plays a critical leadership role in establishing manufacturing discipline, driving continuous improvement, and supporting rapid operational growth in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.This role reports directly to the Plant Manager and partners closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and HR to support safe, efficient, and scalable manufacturing operations.Essential Functions:Lead daily production operations across assigned manufacturing lines and shiftsDrive attainment of production schedules, labor efficiency, throughput, and scrap reduction targetsMonitor KPIs including safety, productivity, downtime, first-pass yield, OEE, labor utilization, and on-time deliveryEnsure compliance with OSHA, company safety procedures, and manufacturing best practicesSupervise, coach, and develop production supervisors and hourly manufacturing employeesPartner with Quality to improve first-pass yield, reduce defects, and implement corrective actionsCoordinate with Supply Chain and Warehouse teams to maintain uninterrupted material flow to productionSupport implementation of lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiativesAssist with hiring, onboarding, training, shift structuring, and workforce planning for manufacturing operationsCollaborate with Engineering during new product introduction (NPI), process improvements, and line setupEnsure accurate production reporting and ERP/SAP transaction complianceParticipate in capacity planning and support manufacturing scale-up activitiesMaintain production documentation, SOPs, work instructions, and labor standardsSupport inventory accuracy and reduction of manufacturing wasteDrive accountability and performance management within the production teamQualifications: RequiredBachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and 10+ years of relevant manufacturing leadership experience may be considered in lieu of a degree7+ years of manufacturing or production leadership experience3+ years managing supervisors and/or large hourly production teamsExperience in high-volume manufacturing environmentsStrong understanding of production scheduling, labor planning, and manufacturing KPIsExperience in wire harness, automotive, or electrical component manufacturingExperience with ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience strongly preferred.Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated ability to coach and develop frontline leadersAbility to lead in a fast-paced, rapidly changing manufacturing environmentPrior plant launch or ramp-up experiencePreferredExperience in wire harness, electrical, automotive, solar, or industrial manufacturingExperience working with overseas sister plants (China specifically a plus)Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certificationStartup or manufacturing ramp-up experienceMulti-shift manufacturing leadership experiencePhysical Requirements/Work Environment: ·Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, moving equipment, noise, and varying temperaturesAbility to stand and walk on the production floor for extended periods throughout the workdayAbility to occasionally lift and move items up to 25 poundsAbility to bend, reach, stoop, and navigate throughout the manufacturing facilityMust be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) while on the production floorAbility to support flexible work hours as needed to support production schedules and operational demandsApplicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.The Company will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa, including without limitation, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN status, or I-485 job portability or similar immigration processes.Equal Employment Opportunity: Voltage is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.