Manager, Manufacturing

Panasonic•Lake Forest, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Manufacturing supervises production personnel engaged in manufacturing activities. Working with the Production Manager, this role implements department and group goals to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency and quality through Lean Manufacturing and 5S. The position plans daily and weekly assembly activities and projects, enforces company policies and procedures, and supports training and employee development. It fosters motivation and supportive working relationships while emphasizing continual improvement. The role oversees production-floor staffing and workflow, works with planners and engineering teams to meet manufacturing completion dates, interprets manufacturing documentation, and maintains 5S, cleanliness, and safety standards. It also prepares production reports and uses performance information to support continuous improvement. The manager explains and demonstrates procedures, documents staff training, verifies work and quality compliance, and recommends improvements to methods, procedures, or equipment. The position is based in Lake Forest, California. The posted salary range is $67,000–$113,000, with the final offer depending on factors such as knowledge, skills, experience, and location; the role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The role may require flexible coverage of second shift as needed.

Requirements

At least a high school diploma or GED.
At least 7 years of experience in electrical or mechanical assembly, or a similar manufacturing production field.
At least 3–5 years of experience as a lead or supervisor in a production role in aerospace or a related field.
Ability to determine work priorities and delegate work.
Ability to work in a team environment with good interpersonal skills.
Strong understanding of configuration management, production, and process control.
Proficient computer skills to access released drawings and use ORACLE to run reports.
Ability to work in a changing, fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
Ability to meet or exceed quality and quantity standards and maintain regular, reliable attendance.
Ability to maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas.
Ability to learn new skills when presented with new information.
Ability to read, understand, and follow written or verbal instructions.
Flexibility to provide adequate second-shift coverage as required.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods and perform repetitive hand and foot movements while using manual and electric tools.
Ability to tighten screws, nuts, fittings, and other fasteners frequently; ability to grip, pinch, grasp, bend, crouch, kneel, and twist to operate tools and machines.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Good hand-eye coordination and eyesight to ensure accuracy.
Ability to maintain normal productivity and focus on procedural and workflow details.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Lean/Six Sigma and 5S certification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Supervise production personnel engaged in manufacturing activities.
Work with the Production Manager to implement department and group goals focused on reducing operational costs and improving efficiency and quality through Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
Plan daily and weekly assembly activities and projects and enforce company policies and procedures.
Support staff training and opportunities for employee growth and advancement.
Evaluate employee performance.
Assign work to assembly personnel and move production-floor resources to meet schedule demands.
Work with planners and process or manufacturing engineers to revise operation lead times and production schedules to meet manufacturing completion dates.
Interpret engineering and manufacturing documentation for workers as needed.
Maintain 5S requirements and a clean, safe work environment.
Prepare, collect, and maintain reports on job status, units shipped and built, rework hours, and monthly squawks for production reporting; use this information to implement continuous improvement.
Explain and demonstrate manufacturing procedures and techniques in response to lessons learned, corrective actions, rejects, or squawks, and document completed staff training.
Verify that assembly personnel perform assigned tasks properly, follow quality procedures, and meet manufacturing requirements.
Recommend improvements to methods, procedures, or equipment to achieve or exceed quality and production quantity goals.
Provide leadership and technical guidance to assemblers.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off for exempt salaried employees; non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days, 7 sick days, and 3 personal days annually, with accrual increasing with tenure.
11 company-paid holidays per year; U.S. corporate offices also close between Christmas and New Year. Operational employees required to work holidays receive additional compensation for hours worked.
Medical insurance through Aetna and Kaiser in California and Hawaii, with multiple coverage options.
Dental PPO and DMO options.
Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
401(k) with a 50% match on up to an 8% contribution; fully vested from day one.
Wellness program and counseling services.
Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
Life insurance for employees and eligible family members, AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
Critical illness insurance and accident insurance.
Legal assistance, pet insurance, and identity theft protection.
Dependent care FLSA, education assistance, commuter program, employee purchase program, and service award program.
The role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.