Production Manager, Assemblies and Systems

Overview

The Production Manager, Assemblies and Systems is responsible for overseeing the scheduling, coordination, and execution of manufacturing processes to ensure optimal efficiency, timely delivery, and adherence to quality standards. This role involves planning production schedules, managing resources, coordinating between departments, and ensuring compliance with organizational goals and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Production Planning:

  • Develop and maintain detailed production schedules to meet customer demands and inventory goals.
  • Analyze sales forecasts and work with stakeholders to determine production requirements.
  • Ensure production plans align with available resources, capacity, and lead times.

  Resource Management:

  • Optimize the allocation of labor, materials, and equipment to meet production goals efficiently.
  • Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with the procurement team to avoid shortages or overstocking.
  • Recommend adjustments to workflows or staffing to address bottlenecks and ensure smooth operations.
  • Manage the leads of purchasing, production control, and assembly within the facility ensuring cohesion between the groups to support corporate KPIs for each area and meeting customer delivery and quality requirements.
  • Manage the warehouse and receiving team ensuring proper controls and processes are followed.
  • Develop plans for needed team expansion as business requires.
  • Work with group leads on talent development plans for their teams.

  Production Control:

  • Oversee the production process and monitor progress against the plan to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Identify and resolve delays or inefficiencies, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
  • Implement and maintain systems for tracking and reporting production metrics, including output, efficiency, and quality.
  • Work with local and corporate leadership to ensure production planning meets goals and expectations.

  Team Leadership:

  • Manage and support production planning and control and warehouse staff, providing training and professional development opportunities.
  • Foster cross-functional communication and collaboration between production, purchasing, sales, and quality teams.
  • Lead efforts to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives in production planning and control processes.

  Compliance and Documentation:

  • Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation related to production schedules, changes, and performance metrics.
  • Prepare regular reports on production status, efficiency, and areas for improvement.
  • Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in production management tools and software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented
• Computer skills; PC literacy in Excel and Word
• Other requirements as deemed necessary by management.
• US Citizenship or permanent residence required. .

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in industrial engineering, business management, operations management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in production planning, control, and scheduling within a manufacturing environment (5+ years preferred).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning software.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit and look at screens for long period of times. Able to walk, stand up and claim a ladder as needed. Work in manufacturing environments with ability to lift 20 lbs.

Edmund Optics shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the company’s changing needs.

This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the employer’s sole discretion.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Think you meet some of the requirements but not all? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs for which they do not meet every qualification. If you see a role that interests you, we encourage you to apply, regardless of whether or not your experience is completely aligned with the job description. Edmund Optics is committed to becoming the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace within the Optics and Photonics Industry and beyond. You may be a great candidate for this role or others within Edmund Optics.

Compensation Range Transparency:

At Edmund Optics, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring practices. The posted salary range for this role reflects the expected base pay. The actual offer will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, education, work experience, business needs, and geographic location.

Salary Range:$90,000 – $110,000 per year

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match up to 3%
• Daycare and Gym Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave and New Mother Benefits
• Training and Development Opportunities

Availability of these benefits may depend on the country and employment type.