Production Manager

Foxconn WI • Mount Pleasant, WI

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About The Position

FII USA, Inc., a Foxconn Technology Group Company, is seeking a Production Manager to help manage the assembly of high-tech components and packaging of finished products for customer delivery. The role includes a variety of tasks on the production line and in a warehouse setting, with opportunities to apply critical-thinking skills and grow a career in smart manufacturing.

The Production Manager oversees staffing and production execution, coordinates deadlines against customer requirements, works with other manufacturing managers on priorities, and assesses manufacturing processes for feasibility, cost effectiveness, and efficiency. The role also involves interpreting specifications and blueprints, assigning work orders, supporting machine setup and adjustments, maintaining production records and reports, identifying needed fixturing, and promoting quality, safety, and 5S practices. The employee must be willing to move among workstations and perform varied tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; candidates with relevant prior experience may be considered without the required education.
• 2–4 years of experience in a related field required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Thorough understanding of PCBA and SMT operations.
• Ability to read, understand, and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other documents written in English, including work instructions and tape-measure readings.
• Ability to interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to speak effectively and interact with team members, engineers, leadership, and customers.
• Must follow safety protocols and wear PPE properly.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and stand or walk for more than 8 hours.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year technical degree or four-year degree preferred.
• Five or more years of experience strongly preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• IPC-610 Certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a capable staff and fill open positions within the department’s organizational chart.
• Coordinate production deadlines to meet or exceed customer requirements.
• Understand production schedules and establish estimated worker requirements for completing assignments.
• Collaborate with other manufacturing managers to set and assess production priorities.
• Assess the cost effectiveness and feasibility of manufacturing processes, and recommend and implement changes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Interpret specifications and blueprints and assign work orders.
• Recommend changes to working conditions and equipment use to increase shop, department, or work-crew efficiency.
• Verify processes conform to specifications and direct machine setup and adjustments.
• Maintain time and production records and prepare daily and weekly productivity and downtime reports.
• Maintain knowledge of products built throughout plant facilities and identify and request fixturing needed to improve assembly operations.
• Move among workstations and perform a variety of tasks.
• Follow policies and instructions related to quality work standards and production quality.
• Promote safety and apply 5S principles, including cleaning and organizing the work area.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Employer-provided basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
• Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Personal, vacation, and holiday paid time off for full-time employees.
• Onsite Aurora Health & Wellness Center available to employees.
• Encouragement and opportunities to learn and grow careers in smart manufacturing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED