Manager, Production Operations

VJ Technologies•East Haven, CT

About The Position

The Production Operations Manager manages a multifunctional team of production and support staff responsible for integrating, testing, and installing technologically advanced industrial CT and X-ray inspection systems, as well as electrical, imaging, and X-ray components. The manager oversees assigned projects from assembly and integration through installation, ensuring work follows established schedules and company and customer requirements. The role includes overseeing inventory, shipments, bills of materials (BOMs) for procurement, engineering change requests, fabricators, shipping preparation, and facility operations. The manager also oversees retained service providers and vendors, maintaining a safe, clean, OSHA-compliant workplace and prioritizing quality and safety. Travel of up to 25% may be required to customer installation sites and other locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with a strong background in electro-mechanical systems.
At least three years of relevant operations experience, including at least two years in a management or supervisory role.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass a complete background check and drug test.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with an MRP/ERP system.
Ability to read schematics and mechanical design documents.
Strong organizational and decision-making skills, with the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
Familiarity with bills of materials (BOMs).
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME).
Experience in a highly organized, quality-controlled, and procedure-driven environment.
Familiarity with X-ray technology.
Experience manufacturing capital equipment or electro-mechanical systems.
Knowledge of PLCs.
Experience with vendor relations and working with fabricators and subcontractors.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 ERP System.

Responsibilities

Manage assembly, integration, and installation activities for assigned projects in accordance with established project schedules.
Address problems, conflicts, delays, and other issues that could affect production, P&L performance, or team satisfaction.
Oversee inventory, shipments, and release of bills of materials for procurement.
Review the schedule and material impacts of pending Engineering Change Requests.
Identify and validate new fabricators, and ensure they provide quality components according to design and schedule requirements.
Ensure finished goods are dismantled, packed, and shipped in accordance with company and customer requirements and project schedules.
Oversee the building of shipping crates and pallets.
Maintain a safe, clean, OSHA-compliant operation and facility.
Oversee facility operations and manage retained service providers and vendors.
Ensure quality and safety are prioritized in day-to-day operations.
Travel to customer installation sites to participate in technical discussions, conduct pre-installation inspections, meet with vendors, and provide oversight and guidance to the installation team.