Production Manager, Assemblies and Systems

Edmund Optics•Tucson, AZ

2d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Production Manager, Assemblies and Systems oversees the scheduling, coordination, and execution of manufacturing processes to promote efficiency, timely delivery, and adherence to quality standards. The role plans production schedules, manages resources, coordinates across departments, and ensures alignment with organizational goals and customer requirements. The manager oversees the facility’s purchasing, production control, and assembly leads, as well as the warehouse and receiving team. The position supports customer delivery and quality requirements, corporate KPIs, team development, and plans for team expansion as business needs require.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in industrial engineering, business management, operations management, or a related field.
Proven experience in production planning, control, and scheduling within a manufacturing environment; 5+ years preferred.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Proficiency in production management tools and software.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Well-organized and detail-oriented.
Computer skills, including PC literacy in Excel and Word.
U.S. citizenship or permanent residence required.
Ability to sit and look at screens for long periods, walk, stand, climb a ladder as needed, and lift 20 lbs in manufacturing environments.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed production schedules that meet customer demand and inventory goals.
Analyze sales forecasts and work with stakeholders to determine production requirements.
Align production plans with available resources, capacity, and lead times.
Allocate labor, materials, and equipment to meet production goals efficiently.
Monitor inventory and collaborate with procurement to avoid shortages or overstocking.
Recommend workflow or staffing adjustments to address bottlenecks and support smooth operations.
Manage the facility’s purchasing, production control, and assembly leads, ensuring coordination and support for corporate KPIs, customer delivery, and quality requirements.
Manage the warehouse and receiving team and ensure proper controls and processes are followed.
Develop plans for team expansion as business requires.
Work with group leads on talent development plans for their teams.
Oversee production and monitor progress against plans to ensure on-time delivery.
Identify and resolve delays or inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.
Implement and maintain systems for tracking and reporting production output, efficiency, and quality metrics.
Work with local and corporate leadership to ensure production planning meets goals and expectations.
Manage and support production planning and control and warehouse staff, including training and professional development.
Foster communication and collaboration among production, purchasing, sales, and quality teams.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives for production planning and control processes.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety, regulatory, and quality standards and with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Maintain accurate production schedules, change records, and performance metrics documentation.
Prepare regular reports on production status, efficiency, and improvement areas.