Production Manager

Company: TT Electronics plc
Location: Covina
Posted on: January 7, 2021

Job Description:

Company Overview:

At TT Electronics, you will meet dedicated people who believe that advanced electronics is the key to a brighter, smarter future. Whether it's advanced flight controls, smart surgical tools, intelligent vehicle charging or seamless automation everywhere, advancements like this come from the minds of passionate, creative people - working to a common goal, watching out for each other, and caring about making a difference in the lives of people all over the world. With approximately 5,000 colleagues we operate from 29 locations around the world.

TT Electronics is a global provider of engineered electronics. We collaborate with customers in the aerospace and defense, medical and industrial markets, providing them with engineering expertise and support through a global network of specialists and world class facilities. As a responsible employer we encourage all our people to "give something back" by supporting the local communities in which we operate.

Our site in Covina, California specializes in the design and manufacture of high-reliability power supplies. Our products provide mission critical power to a wide range of demanding electronic systems used in airborne, shipboard, ground and space-based platforms. When it comes to mission-critical performance, reliability and support, our team in Covina delivers it all - with over 50 years of experience supporting the defense and aerospace industry. Our power supplies and services are designed and manufactured to meet the most stringent customer specifications and the harshest defense environments.
Role Overview and Responsibilities:

Manages production at the Covina plant. Ensures that production meets job estimates as well as quality and delivery levels consistent with performance goals and customer and regulatory requirements. Leads by example to deliver results to meet safety, quality, cost, delivery, and engagement goals as outlined in the Quality Management System (QMS).

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  Analyzes production performance & improvements in order to identify and direct activities to correct process inefficiencies. Notifies Manufacturing Engineering of problems with tooling, equipment, processes and facilities to ensure efficient production, safety and cleanliness. Ensures accurate time reporting for both payroll and job costing purposes.
  
• Performs all HR related activities for production team members including but not limited to: time & attendance, hiring, performance management, training, team development, coaching, and recognition.
  
• Partners with Site Manager to promote and drive a safety culture to ensure safe workplace practices are implemented and followed. Investigates near misses and workplaces accidents and injuries and implements corrective action as needed.
  
• Manages the maintenance team and supports all HS&E activities.
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  Ensures the implementation of lean manufacturing principles on production floor and works with line leads to apply continued use of these principals through daily observation of production to support efforts to achieve cost reductions, quality improvements, and improved customer satisfaction.
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  Executes production schedule and adapts to meet the customer needs. Identifies potential capacity related issues in order to meet on time delivery goals. Provides regular communication on issues putting the production schedule at risk.
  
• Communicates across departments to ensure alignment and teamwork.
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  Reinforce established processes for other departments including but not limited to: quality, inventory control, shipping, purchasing, and engineering.
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  Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
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  This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder')
  Qualifications, Skills and Attributes:
  
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, management, or operations preferred
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    Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred
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    Leadership Skills: Minimum five years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with a proven track record to be able to engage and motivate employees to keep operations running smoothly, driving year-on-year improvement in performance metrics.
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    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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    Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
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    Interpersonal Skills: must be able to engage with employees, other department managers and senior management.
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    Problem-Solving Skills: must be able to quickly ascertain a situation and be decisive in solving it, such as identifying defects in the production line.
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    Time Management: e.g. production deadlines, shipping dates, managing their time accordingly
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    Previous experience working in an ISO certified facility or within a quality management facility preferred
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    Experience in Aerospace and Defense electromagnetics and power supply design and packaging solutions is strongly desirable.

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