Manager, Manufacturing/Operations

Company: TTM Technologies - North America
Location: San Diego
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Job Description:

The Manufacturing/Operations Manager will coordinate production schedules and all intercompany communication in regards to production operations and select products as determined by the site leadership. Provide customer service and administrative support for the programs. The position supports the development and execution of production plans which meet all requirements, including customer specifications and internal standards and processes. This position may require customer interface as designated by the customer service group, managing upward/downward/laterally across the organization. The Manufacturing Manager ensures product quality and customer satisfaction are emphasized.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assures that production schedules reflect customer program needs for designated product lines and proactively assures that the production execution is per the plan. Participates in or leads project meetings and contract reviews, and tracks progress of day to day commitments. Identifies any issues with throughput or quality related to the monitored programs, raises the issues with the production team, and actively works to resolve the issues in a timely fashion to minimize late deliveries.
  • Provides direction and leadership for immediate subordinates in the management of their assigned areas to ensure that their responsibilities for attaining objectives and satisfactory performance are met consistent with established policies and programs.
    • Develops and maintains an effective operations organization through the selection, training, development, compensation and motivation of all personnel assigned to the operations organization. Recommends and approves organizational structures and staffing requirements in support of company business objectives.
      • Responsible for communicating with customer to reporting order status including plans and delivery forecasts.
        • Evaluates material availability for new orders.
          • Processes and Releases all purchase orders through the I-quote, PDM, and Paradigm Systems.
            • Processes all required changes notices for product line.
              • Ensures all purchase orders are up to date, meet our quoted cycle time and pricing, and are filed with appropriate departments.
                • Monitors the progress of various program orders against projected delivery dates and provides reports to General Manager on assigned product lines. Provides regularly updated cost inputs for use in pricing models as required.
                  • Develops detailed project plans which meet the required customer and/or internal milestones, specifications, and product cost goals, within project budget and staff assignments.
                    • Supports or maintains project plans regularly and reports to management on progress. When problems and issues arise, Program Manager participates in structured problem solving and root cause analysis, as well as the execution of appropriate corrective actions.
                      • Monitors progress on all program part numbers and reports any resource constraints.
                        • Assures process adherence with key process steps by all necessary means including auditing, process indicators, monitoring, and/or quality in-process observations.
                          • Assures that all necessary documentation is provided with the delivered hardware.
                            • Other duties as assigned.Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
                              • Takes full responsibility for assigned projects and tasks.
                                • Ability to effectively and accurately convey pertinent information verbally and in writing to project team and others in a professional, courteous manner.
                                  • Ability to handle internal negotiations for resources and priorities with positive results.
                                    • Capable for developing and executing effective plans; identifying obstacles and issues and communicating to get things resolved. Identifies barriers to meeting project timelines and involves appropriate resources to resolve issues.
                                      • Ability to juggle multiple tasks and make quality decisions without negative impact on others.
                                        • Resolves or escalates issues in a timely manner; often involves manager and appropriate individuals.
                                          • Actively pursues opportunities to expand job-related knowledge.
                                            • Ability to understand operation and key performance parameters, as well as the processes and materials used to manufacture responsible products.
                                              • Maintain a positive, professional demeanor in fast-paced environment. Effectively work with project teams to achieve results.
                                                • Excellent organizational skills. Ability to enter data accurately into appropriate computer systems.
                                                  • Excellent computer skills (working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
                                                    • Ability to develop, communicate and effectively implement strategic concepts.
                                                      • Knowledge of printed circuit board drawings and manufacturing.Requirements:
                                                        • Required Education: Bachelor Degree
                                                          • Degree Field: Technical Field
                                                            • 5+ years of relevant experience. Previous PWB knowledge and management experience preferred. Customer service, sales or administrative background preferred.
                                                              • Due to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) requirements, applicants must be a U.S. CitizenAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual origination, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.Export Statement:Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC. b) Reinforce to all employees the commitment of TTM management to abide by all US Export laws and regulations. c) Understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL). d) Support Export Compliance Officers and others in their efforts to ensure compliance with the Corporate Export policies through implementation and enforcement of these procedures, provide training to all facilities and departments and support periodic audits as required. e) Provide feedback to Corporate Export Compliance Office for continuous improvement of procedures and overall Export Compliance program.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

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