Electronics Manufacturing Operations Manager (Lawrenceville)

Description: Position Summary  The Manufacturing Operations Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations in a custom, low-volume/high-mix manufacturing environment to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production that meets quality, delivery, and performance targets. This role leads cross-functional teams, drives continuous improvement initiatives, manages resources, and aligns manufacturing activities with company objectives.  Essential Duties & Responsibilities · Manage day-to-day manufacturing operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and   cost targets · Lead production and repair teams to achieve operational goals · Drive accountability for performance metrics across all manufacturing functions · Develop and execute production plans aligned with customer demand and business priorities  · Optimize labor, materials, equipment, and capacity utilization  · Collaborate with planning, supply chain, NPI, Quality, and Engineering to ensure uninterrupted   production flow and continuous improvement · Implement standardized work, visual management, and performance dashboards  · Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence · Partner with Quality teams to address non-conformances, corrective actions, and root cause   analysis  · Support audits, certifications, and regulatory inspections as needed · Ensure products meet internal and external quality standards and customer requirements · Recruit, train, coach, and develop manufacturing leadership and frontline teams  · Establish clear expectations, performance goals, and development plans  · Foster employee engagement, accountability, and a strong safety culture · Identify cost-reduction opportunities and productivity improvements · Prepare and present operational performance reports  PM21 Requirements: Required · Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or related field.  · 5+ years of experience in operations or production management within electronics   manufacturing or a related high-tech environment. · Proven experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement   methodologies  · Experience with electromechanical manufacturing assembly  · Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and production reporting · Strong analytical, problem-solving, and change management skills · Manufacturing process optimization · Lean and Six Sigma principles · Quality assurance and compliance (ISO, IPC standards) knowledge · Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills · Strong Microsoft Office skills in Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc. · Engineering BOM interpretations · Experience with Work Orders Desired · Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, IPC-A-610, and other relevant quality and regulatory standards.  · Strong understanding of electronics assembly processes (PCB manufacturing, SMT, testing, rework, and packaging). · Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cost analysis, and resource optimization. · Ability to read mechanical drawings PI272eb6e57a0d-