· Develop, schedule, and implement all production activities for assigned product cell (e.g., Printed Circuit Board Assemblies, Flat Panel Displays, Air Data Products, Line Replaceable Units, etc.). · Ensure production is maintained in accordance with delivery schedules, engineering specifications, quality standards, expense budgets, employee safety and cost goals. · Coordinate with production planning and master scheduling to react to schedule changes. · Get assistance (Engineering, Purchasing, Planning, etc.) when required to ensure all goals are consistently achieved. · Coordinate day-to-day activities of assembler/solderers, equipment operators, test technicians and other assigned production personnel, including personnel supervision, work assignments, and coordination of the product flow through all production phases to completion. · Coordinate product flow through all production phases to completion. · Translate weekly and monthly schedules for product area into daily work assignments. · Report on daily production status. · Maintain, monitor, and drive improvement in all production metrics. · Accountable for department performance to these measures. · Involved in the development of new and existing production metrics. · Strive to continuously improve the function and operation of the department. · Promote teamwork within the department. · Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product. · Promote employee acceptance of changes. · Ensure all manufacturing instructions are utilized by production employees. · Ensure all manufacturing, quality, safety, and materials processes are observed. · Ensure all equipment in the work area is handled and maintained properly. · Ensure production and other required paperwork is processed in a timely and accurate manner. · Perform data entry and inquiry of production information in MRP software. · Coordinate introduction into manufacturing of all major projects such as new products, major methods changes, automation, etc. · Monitor the skill level of production employees. · Responsible for training, qualifications, and certification of direct reports. Professional Requirements: · Associates degree or equivalent senior level experience. · Excellent communication and organizational skills. · Capability to lead in a team environment. · Direct knowledge of NetSuite system (or similar MRP) and supporting processes. · Good Problem solving, decision making, time-management and organizational skills. · Results oriented. · Requires complete acquaintance with and understanding of the general aspects and technical phases of the job (electro-mechanical assembly, blueprint reading, IPC-610 soldering, ISO 9000, etc.). Physical Requirements: · Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. · Must pass an eye exam. · Capable of reading small print. · Ability to work with various hand tools and presses required. · Shift varies between standing, walking, reaching, sitting, bending, and lifting.