Manager, Manufacturing Operations - Process Center Surface Mount (Onsite)
About The Position
The Manager, Manufacturing Operations oversees manufacturing operations for the Process Center Surface Mount, supporting the automated build of circuit card assemblies. The role manages production schedules, processes, inventory, equipment, and personnel to enable efficient production of high-quality products. It leads performance improvement and lean initiatives, works with cross-functional partners to meet delivery and quality goals, and manages assigned employees. This is an onsite position in Coralville, Iowa, and relocation assistance is available. U.S. citizenship and an active, existing DoD Secret security clearance are required.
Requirements
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.
- An active and existing DoD Secret security clearance is required after day one.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in manufacturing operations, including circuit card assembly processes.
- Management experience in manufacturing or operations.
- Lean or Six Sigma certifications.
- Experience using ERP systems for production planning and inventory management.
- Experience in manufacturing environments with quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.
- Bargaining unit experience.
Responsibilities
- Directly support automated circuit card assembly production, including machine operation and coordination of production plans, master production schedules, inventory levels, and assembly schedules.
- Modify processes to improve the effectiveness of industrial engineering.
- Use lean tools and methodologies to improve performance and reduce manufacturing waste.
- Provide leadership, education, training, and guidance to bargaining unit personnel.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Warehouse, Production Control, and other teams to meet delivery schedules and quality goals.
- Review, establish, and prioritize production schedules based on product introduction, efficiency, material supply, and personnel resources.
- Identify and resolve production and material challenges, coordinating with support teams as needed.
- Recommend changes to operational methods, materials, equipment, and procedures to improve efficiency and quality.
- Manage recruitment, performance reviews, and training needs for assigned personnel.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan repayment program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal coverage, and identity theft protection
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Wellness rewards program
- Virtual doctor visits
- Child and elder care services
- Second-opinion medical expert program
- Relocation assistance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Flexible spending accounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
