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Production Manager

Celestica International LP

Richardson, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Assembly Line, Aviation Industry, Budget Management, Capital Equipment, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Cost Control, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Electricity, Electronics, Electronics Manufacturing, Electronics Manufacturing Services, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), HCL/Lotus Notes, Industrial Engineering, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Systems, Medical Equipment, Medical Products, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Network Operations Center, Operational Strategy, Performance Metrics, Physical Demands, Process Flow, Process Improvement, Product Development, Production Management, Production Schedule, Profit & Loss, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Six Sigma Champion, Supply Chain, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Time Management, Validation Testing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Richardson, TX
POSTED
Today
Req ID: 130348
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Richardson

Summary

Celestica is seeking a results-driven Production Manager to lead and optimize our manufacturing operations. This key role requires 7-10+ years of progressive leadership experience and deep expertise in electronics manufacturing, specializing in the assembly and integration of advanced liquid cooling solutions and data center racks. The Manager will be fully accountable for achieving daily production goals, maintaining high quality standards, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring a safe, high-performance work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
  • Production & OTD Management: Direct all aspects of the daily production schedule, coordinating diverse resources (materials, personnel, equipment) to achieve on-time delivery (OTD) and volume targets within budget.
  • Process Expertise: Apply in-depth knowledge of the production process and the tools and equipment used to identify and eliminate bottlenecks, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow.
  • Specialized Integration: Oversee manufacturing lines dedicated to the integration of complex systems, specifically managing the assembly, testing, validation, and reparation of products at the manufacturing site.
  • Quality & Metrics: Coordinate a wide variety of resources to meet production quality and quantity metrics. Drive the attainment of key performance indicators (KPIs) for yield, cost reduction, and throughput.
  • Business Impact: Apply in-depth knowledge and understanding of the business unit and how decisions impact customer satisfaction, product quality, on-time delivery and the profitability of the unit to guide operational strategy.
  • Continuous Improvement: Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and develop robust, repeatable production processes.
  • Communication & Reporting: Effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers on production status, escalations, and resolution plans, and provide timely, accurate reports to senior management.
  • Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to all EHS policies and regulatory requirements.


Required Experience & Qualifications

  • 7 to 10+ years of progressive experience in high-volume electronics or complex system manufacturing, with a minimum of 3 years in a direct management role.
  • Proven experience in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) or related high-tech hardware. Direct experience with liquid cooling and rack-level (L11+) integration is an asset.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical) or a related technical field.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employees to achieve high production levels in a highly dynamic environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of manufacturing control systems, process flow, and modern quality methodologies (e.g., FMEA, RCA).
  • Ability to use some or all of the following applications: Word, Lotus Notes, Excel, PowerPoint.


Physical Demands & Work Environment

  • Work Environment: Duties are primarily performed in a high-tech manufacturing facility environment, which may include occasional exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and operating machinery.
  • Physical Demands: Requires periodic sustained visual concentration on detailed data or computer monitors. Duties may involve occasional lifting, standing, walking, and the ability to navigate the production floor. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., computer use, data entry) are frequently required.
  • Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel may be required to support customer interactions, supplier visits, or other Celestica sites.
  • Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines


Typical Experience

  • Seven to ten years of relevant experience


Typical Education

  • Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Educational Requirements may vary by Geography


Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Celestica is an E-Verify employer.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

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