Manufacturing Operations Manager Overview • The Manufacturing Operations Manager oversees manufacturing and supply chain activities to ensure reliable production of specialized electronic hardware. • Collaborate with contract manufacturers, suppliers, engineering teams, and leadership to manage schedules, materials, and production risks effectively. • Coordinate internal assembly and production activities, ensuring quality and timely delivery of completed hardware. • Lead manufacturing activities for new product introductions, transitioning products from development to scalable production. • Develop and maintain manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and quality processes to support consistent output. • Identify and mitigate potential threats to production schedules, including sourcing, capacity, assembly, and quality risks. • Utilize AI-assisted tools for planning, analysis, and operational workflows, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. • Work in a hybrid environment, combining remote and on-site responsibilities. Manufacturing Operations Manager Key Responsibilities & Duties • Manage relationships with contract manufacturers and suppliers, overseeing sourcing, quotations, and capacity planning. • Develop and maintain production plans, monitoring progress and addressing schedule risks proactively. • Ensure availability of critical components by forecasting requirements and addressing potential shortages. • Coordinate internal assembly activities, ensuring final packaging and shipment of completed hardware. • Lead manufacturing efforts for new product introductions, validating and scaling production processes. • Collaborate with engineering teams to improve manufacturability and address recurring quality issues. • Establish communication mechanisms to provide stakeholders visibility into production status and risks. • Travel to manufacturing and supplier facilities as required to ensure operational efficiency. Manufacturing Operations Manager Job Requirements • Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain management, operations, or related technical discipline. • Minimum 7 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with preference for 10 years. • Direct experience producing electronic or electromechanical products such as PCB assemblies or complex hardware systems. • Strong understanding of purchasing, demand planning, inventory control, and supplier management. • Experience transitioning products from low-volume to scalable manufacturing operations. • Familiarity with quality-management systems and manufacturing quality methodologies like ISO 9001. • Proficiency in AI-assisted productivity tools for operational workflows. • Legally authorized to work in the United States.