Production Manager CTSC

Advanced Technology Systems Company•Gilbert, AZ

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC) is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast paced production environment. The Production Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing production activities to ensure high quality products are delivered safely, efficiently, and cost effectively. This is a working manager role — hand-on, side-by-side with production teams — and reports directly to the Director of Operations. The ideal candidate understands complex assembly processes, drives continuous improvement, and provides strong leadership to production personnel.

Requirements

High School Diploma required; additional technical or vocational training preferred.
7+ years of team leadership experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
6–8 years of hand-on assembly/technician experience in electronics, electromechanical, or similar production environments.
High mechanical and/or electrical aptitude; ability to read and interpret drawings, basic schematics, and work instructions.
6+ years of experience with industry workmanship standards such as IPCA610 (soldering) and IPCA620 (wire harness/crimping).
Strong analytical, creative, and detail oriented problem solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
Proficiency with basic computer applications and production related software systems.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to differentiate color coding on wires and electronic components.
Experience creating test plans, test procedures, and setting up test stations.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and direct all plant production operations to meet schedule, quality, and performance objectives.
Drive a culture of safety, quality, and productivity across the production floor.
Implement, enforce, and continuously improve operating procedures, work instructions, and production methods.
Provide day today leadership, guidance, and motivation to production staff to achieve high levels of performance and retention.
Communicate job expectations; plan, monitor, and evaluate employee performance; coach, train, and discipline staff as required.
Identify and resolve production issues, bottlenecks, or resource constraints to maintain schedule adherence.
Recommend improvements to facilities, equipment, and production processes to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and throughput.
Work cross functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to support product builds, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
Monitor production metrics, labor reporting, scrap, rework, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE); implement corrective actions as needed.
Ensure compliance with workmanship standards (IPCA610, IPCA620), inspection methods, and engineering specifications.
Oversee training of technicians and assemblers on new processes, equipment, and quality expectations.
Support test plan execution and assist in setting up, validating, and managing test stations as needed.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production workspace in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.