The Production Manager is responsible for the direct management of all manufacturing and production activities for complex fabrication and assembly of critical Liquid Cooling products for hyper-scalers. This role focuses on optimizing shop floor processes, ensuring product quality, meeting production schedules, and maintaining a safe working environment, directly supporting the strategic goals set by the VP/GM of the Fremont site.
Nature of Duties/Responsibilities: Production & Efficiency Management
- Oversee the daily execution of production schedules across multiple departments (e.g., sheet metal fabrication, welding, powder coat painting, final assembly, testing) to ensure on-time delivery (OTD) targets are met.
- Drive the implementation and application of Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, Standard Work, Waste Reduction) to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manufacturing cycle time.
- Monitor key operational metrics, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), scrap rate, and labor utilization, taking corrective action as necessary.
- Coordinate with the Engineering department to manage the introduction of new products (NPI) smoothly into production and resolve complex manufacturing issues.
Quality and Safety
- Champion a rigorous Safety (HSE) program on the shop floor, ensuring all employees adhere to strict safety protocols and environmental compliance standards.
- Work closely with the Quality team to maintain high product quality, ensure compliance with the ISO 9001 standard, and manage in-process quality control gates.
- Lead and support teams in performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for production defects and implementing sustainable corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Team and Resource Management
- Directly supervise Production Supervisors, leading, mentoring, and developing the manufacturing workforce.
- Manage labor planning, scheduling, and capacity requirements to match demand fluctuations.
- Collaborate with Materials Planning, Purchasing and Logistics teams to optimize inventory levels and ensure the timely flow of components to the production line.
Education and Experience Qualifications: - Education: Bachelor's degree is a minimum in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Preference is a Masters level.
- Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a management or senior supervisory role overseeing production operations.
- Industry Knowledge: Hands-on experience in the heavy electrical equipment or similar industrial manufacturing sector is highly preferred as is familiarity with processes for Liquid Cooling (CDU), Mechanical Rack & Manifolds & other complex cooling related infrastructure.
- Technical Skills:
- Proven expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Strong working knowledge of manufacturing ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools.
- Leadership: Exceptional problem-solving skills, decisiveness, and proven ability to manage and motivate a large, diverse manufacturing workforce in a fast-paced environment.
This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident Salary Range (annual): $110,000 - $150,000. Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.
