Production Manager – NPI Manufacturing
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Production Manager – NPI Manufacturing
Location: San Jose/Sunnyvale (EPD II)
Business Unit: CESBG
Job Classification: Exempt
Summary
Lead daily manufacturing operations and NPI production to meet quality, safety, cost and delivery targets in close partnership with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure efficient, scalable production.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and manage production schedules, output, and delivery timelines to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Monitor and optimize manufacturing costs through regular reviews and continuous improvement.
- Lead and develop production and assembly teams, including training, performance management, and manpower planning.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and other departments to execute production plans.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain manufacturing documentation and report key metrics such as build progress, yield, labor efficiency, and material scrap.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and production planning.
- Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced NPI environments.
- Experience with cost control, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and quality systems.
- Proficient with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Management, or related technical discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing experience with leadership in NPI and production environments; electronic or server manufacturing preferred.
- Experience in electronic components manufacturing (assembly, testing, packaging) preferred.
- Experience managing teams of 100+ employees is a plus.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer.
- Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available.
- 401K with employer contribution.
- Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.
Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Our company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.