Production Manager

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Manager to oversee final assembly manufacturing operations across facilities in California and Texas. This individual will be responsible for managing daily production activities, leading manufacturing teams, maintaining quality and safety standards, and driving operational efficiency across multiple , electromechanical, or advanced manufacturing environments, with demonstrated success managing production teams, improving manufacturing processes, and meeting production , managing operations across multiple facilities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business objectives. Approximately 50% travel between sites is expected in this role. Key Responsibilities-Production Operations & Site ManagementManage daily final assembly manufacturing operations across California and Texas facilities, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and delivery commitments are consistently , workforce allocation, and capacity planning to support manufacturing , identify operational bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and , quality checkpoints, and safety protocols across assigned & DevelopmentLead, mentor, and develop production supervisors, team leads, and assembly personnel across multiple manufacturing , quality, safety, and operational , recruitment, onboarding, and employee , provide ongoing coaching, and identify opportunities for team , teamwork, workplace safety, and continuous & Continuous ImprovementPartner with Quality Engineering to investigate production issues, resolve non-conformances, and implement corrective and preventive , improve cycle times, and increase production , including production output, first-pass yield, labor efficiency, scrap rates, and on-time , internal quality standards, and applicable manufacturing & Cross-Functional CoordinationCollaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure materials, equipment, and resources are available to meet production , supplier quality concerns, and production scheduling (NPI) activities, including production readiness, process implementation, and manufacturing , operational challenges, and resource requirements to senior & Operational PerformanceManage assigned production budgets and monitor operational expenses across manufacturing , manufacturing costs, scrap rates, and production efficiency to identify cost-saving , equipment utilization, and operational 's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field + years of progressive manufacturing experience, including at least 3-5 years in a production management or manufacturing leadership , electromechanical, industrial equipment, or advanced manufacturing , team leads, and manufacturing , low-to-medium-volume manufacturing environments , implementing process improvements, and meeting manufacturing performance , 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement , inventory management, and , PCB integration, electromechanical systems, or related manufacturing , workplace safety requirements, and OSHA , managing labor resources, and controlling manufacturing , particularly Excel, for production reporting and operational & Interpersonal SkillsStrong hands-on leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate manufacturing teams across multiple , analytical, and problem-solving , Quality, Supply Chain, and senior , develop employees, and maintain consistent operational % travel between manufacturing facilities in California and Texas. Additional travel to supplier facilities or customer locations may be , following established safety procedures, and wearing appropriate personal protective : $150,000-$190,000 annually #MCTA1