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Job Description - Manager - Production

Job Title: Production Manager – Aerospace & Defense
EMS

Location: Hyderabad.

Experience:

20+ years in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), with
significant exposure to Aerospace & Defense programs


Role Summary:

The Production Manager will lead end -to -end manufacturing
operations for Aerospace & Defense electronics programs, ensuring on -time
delivery, zero -defect quality, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency
.
The role requires strong expertise in high -reliability electronics
manufacturing
, including SMT, box build, testing, and integration, while
driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.


Key Responsibilities:

1. Manufacturing Operations Leadership

  • Lead
    complete production operations including SMT, Assembly, Testing, and
    System Integration

  • Ensure
    achievement of production targets, OTD, and productivity goals
  • Drive first -time -right manufacturing and zero rework culture
  • Manage
    high -mix, low -volume and complex builds typical in Aerospace & Defense

2. Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure
    strict adherence to Aerospace & Defense standards such as:
    • AS9100
    • NADCAP
      (where applicable)
    • IPC
      standards (IPC -A -610, J -STD -001)
  • Maintain full traceability, process control, and documentation discipline
  • Lead
    audits (internal, customer, regulatory) and ensure zero major findings

3. Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement

  • Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives
  • Improve
    productivity, reduce cycle time, and optimize line balancing
  • Implement digital manufacturing / Industry 4.0 initiatives
  • Lead
    root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)

 

4. Team Leadership & People Development

  • Lead
    and manage large cross -functional teams (production, supervisors,
    technicians)
  • Build
    a high -performance, accountable, and safety -driven culture
  • Mentor
    and develop next -level leaders within production
  • Ensure
    proper manpower planning and skill development

 

5. Program & Customer Management

  • Work
    closely with NPI, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams
  • Support
    new product introduction (NPI) and smooth transition to production
  • Engage
    with customers for production readiness, delivery commitments, and
    escalations

  • Ensure
    alignment with customer -specific requirements and SLAs

 

6. Planning & Delivery

  • Execute
    production plans aligned with customer schedules and business goals
  • Ensure 100% On -Time Delivery (OTD) with optimal resource utilization
  • Identify
    risks proactively and implement mitigation plans

 

7. Cost & Operational Efficiency

  • Control
    manufacturing costs including labor, scrap, rework, and overheads
  • Drive
    cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality
  • Optimize
    capacity utilization and improve overall equipment efficiency (OEE)

Key Requirements:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s
    degree in Electronics / Electrical Engineering (preferred)
  • Master’s
    degree or MBA is an added advantage

Experience:

  • 20+
    years in EMS manufacturing with a minimum of 5–10 years in leadership roles
  • Strong
    exposure to Aerospace & Defense electronics manufacturing
  • Hands -on
    experience in:
    • SMT
      processes & equipment
    • Box
      build and system integration
    • Testing
      (functional, environmental, burn -in)
  • Proven
    track record of handling large teams and high -value programs

Technical Skills:

  • Strong
    knowledge of IPC, AS9100, ESD, and high -reliability manufacturing
  • Experience
    in handling NADCAP audits (preferred)
  • Expertise
    in production planning, capacity management, and process optimization
  • Familiarity
    with ERP/MES systems and digital manufacturing tools

Leadership Competencies:

  • Strong
    decision -making and problem -solving skills
  • Excellent
    stakeholder and customer management
  • Ability
    to handle high -pressure, critical delivery environments
  • Results -driven
    with a focus on quality, delivery, and cost

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

  • On -Time
    Delivery (OTD) > 98%
  • First
    Pass Yield (FPY)
  • Scrap
    and Rework Levels
  • Productivity
    & OEE
  • Customer
    Satisfaction Scores
  • Audit
    Compliance (Zero Major Findings)

 

Additional Expectations:

  • Experience
    in handling critical programs, audits, and crisis situations
  • Strong
    focus on safety, compliance, and operational discipline
  • Ability
    to drive strategic initiatives along with daily execution


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