Mgr Production/Operations

Vishay • Yankton, SD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Vishay is a global manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components essential to innovative designs across various markets including automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical. We are seeking a full-time Production Manager for our Yankton, SD facility, responsible for providing management direction for the manufacturing of Magnetics, Inductors, and Connectors. This role also supports Lean initiatives by facilitating training, guidance, and follow-up on projects. The position is located on-site in Yankton, SD, offering a location near outdoor recreational activities.

Requirements

• 5 years experience in operations environment with significant manufacturing experience.
• Bachelors Degree in related discipline.
• Must qualify as a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directs and plans production efforts to make optimal use of people and equipment.
• Develops and operates within budget for production, sales plan, headcount, direct cost of production units, and associated overheads.
• Plans and directs all activities required to meet quality, cost, and service objectives as defined by corporate guidelines and/or customer requirements.
• Provides direct supervision of a staff of Production Supervisors and other staff.
• Supports the Yankton location in Lean initiatives by helping facilitate training, guiding, and follow up on projects initiated by the team.
• Administers the Company performance evaluation and pay programs for direct reports.
• Develops and initiates cost reduction programs in line with Division objectives.
• Maintains good employee relations and a non-union environment in the area of responsibility.
• Works closely with the Yankton Plant Manager and other department heads to attain worldwide goals for quality and customer missed promises and production missed promises.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health care coverage
• Financial support programs
• Other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals
• Unique career paths
• Open and collaborative culture
• Stable business
• Opportunities to work globally and locally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager