Senior Production Manager

Senior Production Manager

Location: Milpitas, CA (100% onsite)

Salary: $130,000/YR

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for ensuring production meets customer delivery commitments while maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will drive operational efficiency, optimize resources, and foster a safe, compliant, and high-performing workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive production output to meet or exceed customer delivery requirements aligned with the master production schedule
• Improve throughput, reduce costs, and maintain high quality standards
• Ensure a safe workplace by enforcing safety procedures and environmental compliance
• Develop and maintain work instructions and operating procedures
• Optimize workforce and equipment utilization to achieve productivity goals
• Monitor throughput per work order against capacity and production plans
• Implement lean manufacturing initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce overtime
• Partner cross-functionally and with customers to identify process improvements
• Engage directly with customers to ensure expectations are consistently met
• Produce and analyze production reports (daily, monthly, quarterly)
• Ensure compliance with ISO, IPC, J-STD, and other quality standards
• Develop real-time production dashboards to track performance and priorities
• Support training programs and maintain a "3-deep" cross-trained workforce
• Enforce 5S standards across all production areas
• Uphold ethical standards and company code of conduct
• Identify and escalate operational risks to leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 8-10 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role
• Background in Manufacturing, EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services), or SMT preferred

Core Competencies

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Results-driven with the ability to perform under pressure
• Collaborative mindset with strong customer-facing capabilities
• Resourceful, proactive, and self-directed

Technical Expertise

• Lean manufacturing principles
• 5S methodology
• Knowledge of ISO, IATF, IPC, and J-STD standards
• Familiarity with safety and environmental regulations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.