Production Manager

Intervala, LLC•Mount Pleasant Township, PA

About The Position

The Production Manager leads and manages all aspects of assigned production departments in an electronics manufacturing environment serving a major defense customer. The role is responsible for optimizing production processes, driving quality and efficiency, and ensuring on-time delivery of assembled products. The manager standardizes operations across locations, implements best practices, and leads supervisors and operators to meet customer expectations and internal performance goals. The position develops production schedules, monitors performance indicators, leads corrective actions, ensures compliance with applicable industry and quality standards, and promotes collaboration and ownership of product quality. It supports continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts, defect prevention, and cost-effective manufacturing methods. The manager also leads quality initiatives, develops direct reports, contributes to staffing and strategic planning, and reports performance to management. This is a first-shift role. Intervala notes that certain technologies used or developed by the company are subject to U.S. export regulations. The company verifies employees’ U.S. Person or Foreign Person status to determine whether export authorization is required for access to export-controlled items; this is not a condition for hire.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field; engineering is preferred; or 10+ years of directly related experience in a contract manufacturing EMS environment.
Minimum 7 years of progressive relevant job experience, including 5 years of supervisory experience in a high-mix, medium-volume EMS environment.
Management experience in an ISO environment.
Expert knowledge of production processes, equipment, and materials.
Demonstrated ability to improve production efficiency, reduce defects, and optimize process flow.
Strong understanding of IPC, ISO, and Lean Manufacturing standards.
Proficiency in MS Office and MRP/ERP systems; experience with production monitoring tools.
Exceptional planning, organization, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
Skills in conflict resolution, team building, mentoring, and coaching.
Strong leadership and people-management skills.
Ability to manage a heavy workload, adapt to a rapidly changing environment, and solve complex production challenges.
Internal candidates may be considered without a related degree if they demonstrate the ability to independently perform the essential job functions.
Ability to meet the abilities listed in the General Requirements of Team Members.

Nice To Haves

Engineering degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production schedules to meet delivery targets while maximizing line utilization and throughput.
Monitor production KPIs and lead corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, J-STD-001, ISO 9001, and customer-specific quality standards.
Build collaborative relationships among operators, engineering, quality, and support teams.
Promote team ownership of product quality and process excellence.
Support continuous improvement, defect prevention, and use of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts to deploy cost-effective manufacturing methods.
Support quality initiatives, including root cause analysis, corrective-action development, and implementation of changes related to production non-conformances and field returns.
Lead and develop direct reports; set priorities, allocate resources, and guide performance.
Provide input on staffing decisions, including hiring, promotions, and performance management.
Contribute to strategic planning for production capacity expansion, technology upgrades, and process innovation.
Prepare and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports to management.
Recommend departmental goals and action plans aligned with facility-wide objectives.
Adhere to the General Requirements of Team Members.