Production Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Production Manager to lead and scale our manufacturing operations at our Torrance, CA facility.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules across all assembly lines (cable assembly, shelf builds, I/O panel assembly); ensure customer delivery commitments are met.
• Translate customer orders and demand forecasts into actionable production plans; allocate labor, equipment, and materials to meet output targets.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and scheduling conflicts to minimize cycle time and maximize throughput.
• Oversee new product introductions (NPI) and line setup activities, ensuring readiness for production launch including training, tooling, and work instruction availability.
• Be available for overtime support as required to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Directly manage and develop Production Leads and a broader team of assembly technicians (total team size 10–25+ depending on production volume).
• Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular 1:1s, provide coaching, and deliver formal performance evaluations.
• Drive accountability for attendance, workmanship quality, and adherence to safety and company policies.
• Build a motivated, high-performing culture through goal setting, recognition, transparent communication, and fair and consistent people management.
• Partner with HR on hiring decisions, performance management, corrective actions, and workforce planning.
• Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality management system requirements across all production activities.
• Own production-level CAPA processes: lead root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and verify effectiveness in partnership with the Quality team.
• Maintain accurate and complete production records including work orders, inspection results, traceability documentation, and labor tracking.
• Serve as the primary manufacturing point of contact for Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and senior leadership; represent production in cross-functional meetings and escalations.
• Partner with Engineering on process deviations, design-for-manufacturability improvements, and new product readiness.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to address material shortages, supplier quality issues, and inventory alignment with production needs.
• Report production performance metrics (output, efficiency, quality, OTD) to the Operations Manager and executive leadership on a regular cadence.
• Maintain oversight of all production equipment, tools, and test stations; ensure proper calibration, preventive maintenance, and readiness for production use.
• Promote and enforce a safe working environment: ensure adherence to all safety policies, proper use of PPE, ergonomic work practices, and immediate reporting and investigation of incidents or near-misses.
• Champion safety culture across the production floor; participate in safety audits and lead corrective actions for identified hazards.
• Support production scaling activities as the company grows, including line balancing, staffing ramp plans, and facility layout optimization.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and customer-specific quality expectations, particularly in regulated or high-reliability environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or management role overseeing production teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing in a regulated manufacturing environment (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or equivalent quality management systems required).
• Experience with cable assembly, electromechanical assembly, or electronics manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of implementing Lean, 5S, or Kaizen initiatives with measurable results.
• Experience with Sage ERP or similar enterprise resource planning systems is strongly preferred.
• Background in medical device manufacturing a plus.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership presence with demonstrated ability to develop people, build teams, and hold individuals accountable.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communicator across all levels of the organization — from assembly technicians to senior leadership.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; comfortable with production data analysis and reporting.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical specifications.
• Strong working knowledge of workmanship standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620) and quality management principles.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and a track record of fostering safe working environments.
• Self-motivated with a growth mindset and a willingness to work in new technology domains.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $80,000 - $105,000 yearly (based on experience and qualifications)
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match (100% of the first 4% of eligible compensation)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Group life insurance
• 2 weeks paid vacation
• One week of paid sick leave
• 10 company holidays