Job Description:
The Associate Manager, Operations Management will oversee the manufacturing of custom electronics and/or electronic systems from engineering requirements to production and delivery of end item to customer.
The candidate will work closely with multiple teams to ensure manufacturing milestones are achieved within budget while adhering to master plans and schedules to maximize customer satisfaction. The candidate will directly supervise/manage assembly labor personnel in accordance with prescribed manufacturing schedules, cost (hours per unit) targets, and quality levels. The candidate will interface, develop relationships and work closely with manufacturing leadership, production planning, the program management office, engineering and procurement, PMO and functional organizations to resolve production issues and facilitate on-time delivery.
The candidate will utilize production planning processes, provide supervision and managerial support, and utilize the following to complete all assignments:
Earned Value Management
Technical / Electronic Manufacturing operations management
Workflow and Material Scheduling

The ideal candidate will make moderate to substantial improvements in manufacturing processes and establish short-term operational plans to deliver measurable contributions to functional and business area results. This role communicates with parties within and outside of the organization to include customers or vendors. The successful candidate will communicate within the organization to explain current status, future expectations. This role will lead and direct the work of the production team comprised of manufacturing/assembly professionals who are Unionized. Provides input on hiring, firing, promotion, performance and/or compensation decisions for own organization.

Experience
Experience leading teams/managing employees
BS in Engineering / Computer Science or BA/BS in Business Administration with electronic manufacturing experience or AS in relevant field with six (6) years relevant work experience managing projects in a manufacturing environment.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in manufacturing environments
Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
Proven leadership and management capability

Preferred Additional Skills:
Experience leading in a Unionized environment
A background in 5S, Safety at Work and process improvements
Experience in project management within a production environment
Two years or more of working experience with earned value management (EVM) systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of computer-based project management tools associated with scheduling and cost monitoring
Working experience using 3D models in a production environment
Understanding of the manufacturing practices of electronic components
Working knowledge of MS Office products such as Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Familiarity with Mfg Reqmts Planning (MRP) systems; e.g., SAP