Production Manager (Culver City)

About the Role

Silvus Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, is seeking a Production Manager to join their team in Culver City, CA. This role reports to the Director of Operations and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the manufacturing process to ensure efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective production. The position is fully onsite, Monday through Friday, with occasional travel (

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily production operations, tracking KPIs to meet output, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Supervise and lead the team, ensuring proper staffing, training, and performance management.
• Monitor workflow, equipment utilization, and resource allocation to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with quality specifications and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, and quality teams to resolve production issues and improve processes.
• Analyze production data and prepare reports on performance, productivity, capacity, and resource usage.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Oversee preventive maintenance schedules and coordinate with Quality Engineering to ensure reliable equipment performance.
• Drive employee engagement, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and innovation.
• Implement and enforce safety, health, and environmental regulations in compliance with company and industry standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience overseeing electronics manufacturing.
• 3 years in a supervisory role, preferably in electronics manufacturing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated, demonstrating strong initiative, sound judgment, and consistent follow-through.
• Proficient in Google Sheets, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Dependable and positive, with a strong team-oriented mindset.
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate, guide, and manage teams effectively.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field is desirable.
• 7 years of experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Experience developing and maintaining a quality management system is a plus.
• Experience with military-grade manufacturing is a plus.

Working Conditions

The role is based in an office environment with the following physical requirements:

• Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.
• Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. when receiving incoming part shipments.
• Walking/Moving in the labs.

Pay

$112,000 - $135,000 / annually

Benefits

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave