Manufacturing Manager

Spartronics Plaistow Inc • Plaistow, NH

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Spartronics Job Opportunity: Production Planner

On-Site Work Location: 27 Hale Spring Road, Plaistow, NH 03865

What do we do at Spartronics? We provide electronics contract manufacturing services and assembly across vertical markets, including commercial aerospace, defense, space, instrumentation and control, life sciences and medical devices. We are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and building lasting partnerships with our clients. Join a team where your expertise is valued, and your impact is direct.

Position Summary
Oversees the planning, organization, and leadership of all manufacturing operations to ensure products are produced with exceptional quality, at optimal cost, and delivered to customers on schedule.

What a Day Looks Like:
Provide strategic direction to the manufacturing team by reviewing work priorities and production schedules to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly customer order commitments are met.
Lead and mentor Production Supervisors, fostering a strong performance-driven culture.
Serve as a key member of the Senior Staff team, actively shaping and reinforcing the facility’s overall culture.
Develop the master labor schedule based on customer orders and forecasted demand.
Collaborate with Production Supervisors, Line Leads, Program Management, Materials, Quality, HR, and other stakeholders to assess production capabilities and constraints, and create action plans to address any limitations.
Define routing and labor standards for all production operations in alignment with established manufacturing sequences and lead times; maintain this data within the ERP system.
Ensure, through Production Supervisors and Line Leads, that all manufacturing employees receive appropriate training and cross-training.
Promote and support a continuous improvement mindset, partnering closely with the facility’s Lean Project Manager.
Develop, implement, and oversee written policies, processes, and procedures to optimize manufacturing performance.
Maintain strong communication with support functions and ensure timely resolution of employee relations matters through the supervisory team.
Prepare reports and deliver presentations as needed.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in a similar role within a related industry.
• Background in assembly-based manufacturing preferred.
• Demonstrated success in building and developing effective teams.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience with a proven ability to motivate teams, demonstrate managerial courage, and drive organizational vision and purpose.
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen methodologies, and ISO standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction to the manufacturing team by reviewing work priorities and production schedules to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly customer order commitments are met.
• Lead and mentor Production Supervisors, fostering a strong performance-driven culture.
• Serve as a key member of the Senior Staff team, actively shaping and reinforcing the facility’s overall culture.
• Develop the master labor schedule based on customer orders and forecasted demand.
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors, Line Leads, Program Management, Materials, Quality, HR, and other stakeholders to assess production capabilities and constraints, and create action plans to address any limitations.
• Define routing and labor standards for all production operations in alignment with established manufacturing sequences and lead times; maintain this data within the ERP system.
• Ensure, through Production Supervisors and Line Leads, that all manufacturing employees receive appropriate training and cross-training.
• Promote and support a continuous improvement mindset, partnering closely with the facility’s Lean Project Manager.
• Develop, implement, and oversee written policies, processes, and procedures to optimize manufacturing performance.
• Maintain strong communication with support functions and ensure timely resolution of employee relations matters through the supervisory team.
• Prepare reports and deliver presentations as needed.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The opportunity to play a critical role in a company that is essential to the technology infrastructure of our clients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees