16 Aug
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Recognized
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Hyderabad
16 Aug
Recognized
Hyderabad
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
current 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)