Job Description
Reports To: Production Manager
Job Summary:
The Assistant Production Manager oversees the electronics manufacturing process, ensuring efficient production of high-quality electronic components and devices. This role involves managing assembly lines, optimizing processes for precision and reliability, and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as IPC and ISO.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Planning & Control
- Develop and manage production schedules for PCB assembly, SMT lines, and final product assembly.
- Coordinate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure material availability.
Team Management
- Supervise technicians, line operators, and assembly staff.
- Provide training on electronics assembly standards and ESD safety practices.
Quality Assurance
- Ensure compliance with IPC-A-610 standards and ISO 9001 requirements.
- Work closely with QA teams to address defects, implement corrective actions, and maintain traceability.
Resource Management
- Optimize utilization of SMT machines, wave soldering equipment, and testing stations.
- Schedule preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
Continuous Improvement
- Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste and improve yield.
- Drive automation initiatives for PCB assembly and testing processes.
Health & Safety Compliance
- Enforce ESD control measures and workplace safety standards.
- Conduct regular audits and safety training for electronics handling.
Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare production reports including yield rates, defect analysis, and throughput metrics.
- Use data analytics to identify bottlenecks and improve cycle times.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Electronics, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing or PCB assembly management.
- Strong knowledge of SMT, through-hole assembly, and testing processes.
- Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and automation technologies.
Key Competencies:
- Technical Expertise in Electronics Manufacturing
- Leadership & Team Development
- Quality & Compliance Focus
- Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
- Strong Analytical and Decision-Making Skills
Qualifications
- Experience leading assembly operations in a manufacturing environment.
- Degree in Business Management preferred
- Proven on the ground experience utilizing structured problem solving, LEAN, and 6S to transformoperations.
- Ability to manage conflict and difficult performance issues.
- Strong knowledge and skill with computer, MRP, ERP, and Microsoft Office software required.
- Intermediate skill with Excel is essential.
- Knowledge of manufacturing controls required – Capacity planning, inventory control, Bills of Materials, Engineering drawings and Change Orders, Document Control, and Work Instructions.
- Able to coach and lead employees.
- Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and tenacious follow through.
- Is comfortable with reaching beyond role scope to drive improvement and growth
- Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
- Ability to lift to 50lbs.
- Be able to work in 2nd shift
