Production Operations Manager /Orlando, FL
About The Position
The Production Operations Manager will lead the Production Operations team, which is responsible for delivering manufacturable, high-quality solutions on schedule and within cost targets. This role involves leading production planning, execution, and transition activities across internal sites and external suppliers. The manager will develop and execute manufacturing transition plans to ensure design for manufacturability, lead cost, schedule, and quality oversight for production activities, and coordinate rate and capacity planning with internal and supplier resources. The position also supports proposal generation with production input and manages make/buy decisions, collaborating with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management to meet program goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other related discipline
- A broad base of knowledge regarding electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical production
- Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization including to non-technical personnel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated skills in team building and leading through influence
- Lean Six Sigma experience
- Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance with Interim required prior to starting
- Must have the ability to obtain a SAR clearance
Nice To Haves
- Related professional level career experience in production operations.
- Production Operations leadership experience.
- Experience in program development with emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and leadership.
- Experience in capacity & capital planning.
- Understanding and wide application of assembly and Test methods.
- First Unit Flow planning & execution
- Manufacturing & Test Statement of Work and Proposal development experience
- Experience with Make-Buy Generation
- Experience in the design of manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, machining and material handling.
- CAM Certification or cost analysis experience.
- Green or Black Belt
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute manufacturing transition plans to ensure design for manufacturability.
- Lead cost, schedule, and quality oversight for production activities.
- Coordinate rate and capacity planning with internal and supplier resources.
- Support proposal generation with production input and manage make/buy decisions.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management to meet program goals.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- EAP
- Education Assistance
- Parental Leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
