Production Manager

Amphenol•Allen, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising manufacturing operations to meet production targets while ensuring safety, quality, cost control, and on-time delivery. This role leads production teams, drives continuous improvement, enforces standards, and collaborates with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to optimize output and product quality. Plan daily, weekly and monthly production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery targets

Requirements

Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
Problem-solving skills: structured problem solving (5 Whys, PDCA).
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement tools.
Working knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100) and root cause corrective action (RCCA).
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial
Technology, Business, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years manufacturing experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory/management role (adjustable by level).
Demonstrated experience with production planning, scheduling and metrics-driven management.
Experience in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
Proficient with manufacturing systems (ERP/MRP) and MS Office.
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and people management skills.
Familiarity with manufacturing systems (ERP/MRP), shop-floor data collection, and basic Microsoft Office.
U.S. Citizen or permanent resident to satisfy AFSI ITAR requirements

Nice To Haves

Preferred certifications: Lean/Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt
Experience with ISO 9001, AS900, other industry-specific quality systems.
Experience in electronic assembly, cable/connector manufacturing, or precision manufacturing strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan daily, weekly and monthly production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery targets
Supervise, coach and develop production supervisors and operators; manage staffing, training and shift handovers.
Ensure production meets safety, quality, and regulatory standards; enforce AS/ISO/OSHA requirements as applicable.
Monitor production KPls (throughput, yield, scrap, uptime, on-time delivery, labor efficiency) and take corrective actions.
Coordinate with Supply Chain to manage material availability and minimize production downtime.
Coordinate with production planning, sales and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure capacity is sufficient to meet requirements
Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean manufacturing, SS, Kaizen) to reduce waste, increase throughput and lower costs.
Oversee production documentation, batch records, and traceability processes.
Manage production changeovers and new product introductions with cross-functional teams.
Ensure proper operation and preventive maintenance coordination with Maintenance.
Control labor and operating costs within budget; prepare production reports and forecasts.
Promote and maintain a safe, inclusive, and compliant workplace