Overview In this role you will supervise direct manufacturing activities and guide process improvements within the PWA environment. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, quality, and availability of equipment and prints. You will coach staff, develop work instructions, and drive continuous improvement using the Manufacturing System toolkit. The position emphasizes leadership, process optimization, and meeting production goals in a fast-paced setting.
Responsibilities- monitor, maintain and control direct manufacturing functions
- lead and coordinate process improvement projects
- train and coach employees on administrative and technical processes
- ensure worker safety and availability of equipment/prints
- resolve production issues and escalate when needed
- educate employees on quality standards and procedures
- develop work instructions and procedures for manufacturing processes
- conduct performance reviews and development discussions with direct reports
- apply Manufacturing System guiding principles to drive continuous improvement
Key requirements- 3-5 years of experience in PWA manufacturing
- Bachelor's degree preferred, but Associates or Technical degree with electronics experience accepted
- IPC-610 certification good to have (even if expired)
- English proficiency; Vietnamese optional
- MePOD, SAP, Excel, Word, Dashboards and PowerPoint experience noted
- leadership and people management
- problem-solving
- communication
- deep understanding of electronic manufacturing processes, equipment and components
- ability to analyze and resolve production issues
- experience with process documentation and quality standards
