Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Milpitas, California (Onsite)
Durations: Long-Term
Experience Level: 5+ years
Job Description & Skill Requirement:
Lead daily manufacturing operations across SMT, PCBA, mechanical assembly, backend assembly, and cleanroom production areas.
Drive execution of production plans to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory (SQDCI) objectives.
Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining customer, regulatory, and quality compliance.
Monitor and improve key operational metrics, including throughput, OEE, productivity, FPY, labor efficiency, and inventory performance.
Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges and support business growth initiatives.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and visual management principles.
Develop workforce capabilities through coaching, training, performance management, and succession planning.
Lead problem-solving, corrective actions, capacity planning, new product introductions (NPI), and resource allocation to drive operational excellence.
Qualification:
The Experience We're Looking to Add to Our Team
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
5+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience within electronics manufacturing or a similar industry.
Proven experience leading supervisors, team leads, and production teams in high-volume manufacturing environments.
Strong knowledge of SMT, PCBA, system integration, mechanical assembly, backend manufacturing, and/or cleanroom operations.
Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies, with Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
Working knowledge of production planning, inventory control, quality systems, manufacturing KPIs, and operational performance improvement.
Proficiency with ERP, MES, and Microsoft Office applications, along with the ability to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and team-building skills, EMS experience, and knowledge of IPC standards or regulated manufacturing environments are preferred.
Key Skills:
Manufacturing Operations
SMT / PCBA Manufacturing
Lean Six Sigma
Production Leadership
Operational Excellence
Priority 1 Must Have
5+ years Manufacturing Operations Leadership
High-volume Electronics Manufacturing
SMT / PCBA Manufacturing
Production team / supervisor leadership
SQDCI management
Production planning & schedule execution
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma / Kaizen
Manufacturing KPI management: OEE, FPY, Throughput, Productivity
Operational problem-solving & corrective actions
Priority 2 Preferred
System Integration / Mechanical Assembly
Cleanroom operations
Capacity planning & resource allocation
NPI / New Product Introduction
Inventory control
Quality systems / regulatory compliance
ERP / MES experience
Workforce development & succession planning
Nice to Have:
Lean Six Sigma Certification
EMS experience
IPC Standards
Regulated manufacturing experience
Visual management
Continuous improvement / Operational Excellence
Experience with major electronics manufacturers
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or related field
5+ years manufacturing operations leadership
High-volume electronics manufacturing experience
Strong production and people-management experience
Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen knowledge