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