Production Manager

The Production Manager leads all production operations for Wellex, ensuring efficient workflow, compliance with quality standards, and on-time delivery. This role manages team leads and team performance, drives continuous improvement, and resolves operational challenges across SMT, through-hole, and assembly areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage production schedules and activities across all PCB assembly departments, prioritizing jobs to meet customer commitments.
• Lead and develop team leads; set performance goals, conduct reviews, and oversee hiring, training, and corrective action.
• Forecast and adjust labor, material, and equipment resources to meet demand and ensure on-time product delivery.
• Own key metrics including throughput, yield, first-pass quality, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery; report results to senior leadership.
• Oversee maintenance and calibration programs for production tools and equipment (SMT lines, reflow ovens, wave/selective solder, etc.) to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Purchasing, and Test departments to resolve issues and support new product introductions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methods to reduce waste, rework, and cycle time.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and quality management system.
• Manage the production budget and identify opportunities for cost reduction.

Minimum Requirements

• B.S. degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or another related engineering field.
• At least 7 years of experience in an electronics contract manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Ability to read electronics drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components and PCB assembly processes, including surface mount, through-hole, and hand soldering.
• Experience with PCB in-process and final inspection and test methods.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards; IPC certification a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP/MES systems and production scheduling tools.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person