smt production manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:?? Manage the production of SMT; supervise and provide daily guidance to team members.?? Perform continual review of production status against goal(s), taking appropriate countermeasures as needed for goal attainment.?? Work with Production Control to plan and execute production schedules; ensures jobs are kitted and prepared in advance of production.?? Identify material shortages; communicates shortages to Production Control and Supply Chain until resolved.?? Develop and implement advanced processes and SMT methodologies; create, edit, and maintain work instructions and process documentation.?? Develop and maintain automation programming (Pick & Place equipment).?? Perform defect and failure analysis for SMT and Through-hole processes; perform root-cause analysis.?? Inspect products using X-Ray, AOI, and optical methods.?? Work with Engineering to develop manufacturing tools, fixtures, and test equipment.?? Monitor, report, and improve Inventory Accuracy; ensure material is available for production.?? Recruit, train, and evaluate employees to optimize team performance.?? Initiate & complete applicable transactions within the Epicor business system.?? Promote, train, and facilitate Lean methodologies and standard systems.?? Utilizes Lean Manufacturing techniques to minimize changeovers, reduce batch production, increase flexibility, and optimize SMT efficiency.?? Lead daily 5S activities and perform weekly 5S audits.?? Facilitate and promote improvement programs which increase efficiency and quality of products, lead Kaizen events.?? Optimizes material flow throughout facility by evaluating Value Streams and implementing layout/process improvements.?? Develop and ensure effective equipment PM schedules. ?? Provide DFM feedback to Design for New Production Introduction (NPI).?? Review and Monitor ECN(s); ensure effective implementation.?? Develop annual budget for equipment and resources.?? Other duties as assigned by manager.

7-10 years

- Experience with Hanwha SMT equipment is preferred.- Experience in the manufacturing of low-volume, high-mix PCBA's; RF product experience is preferred.

Requirements Knowledge & Skills: - Working knowledge of IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001.- Proficient with various Microsoft Office Applications; Demonstrated ability to use a Business system (ERP) to complete planning and material transactions.- Experience working in an ISO9001 regulated environment.- Demonstrated experience in Lean Manufacturing.- Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills.- Good analytical skills, possess critical thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills, Such as Lean manufacturing principles (5S, 5-why, Kaizen, Just-in-time, problem solving, root cause analysis, etc.). - Proper working knowledge of ESD (Electrostatic Discharge). Successful completion of ESD Training.- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; able to work independently and as part of a team. - Very detail-oriented, accurate and organized.- Able to work overtime as required to support Manufacturing Operations.Qualifications:- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (College, Trade school, or Vocational training preferred)- Experience: Minimum of 5 or more years' experience leading manufacturing teams of 8+ employees.

High School