Plant Operations Manager - Knowles Precision Devices
San Diego, CA
About the Job
Plant Operations Manager
Department: Manufacturing Management
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: San Diego, California
Reporting To: Sr Director of Operations
Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000 / year
Description
Reporting to the Sr Director of Operations, the candidate will be responsible for Knowles manufacturing located in San Diego, California. The candidate will be responsible to ensure the factories are meeting tactical performances to support business needs while driving long range plans to enable factories to achieve greater efficiencies.
Key Responsibilities
1. Execution Efficiency:
+ Meet factory performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Yield and Cost targets.
+ Coordinate with R&D to enable smooth transition from design to production of new products.
+ Facilitate the alignment of priorities between commercial and operational.
2. Planning:
+ Develop and execute comprehensive plans to meet factory goals and objectives.
3. Continuous Improvements:
+ Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement within manufacturing processes and workflows for improved productivity, quality, and yield.
+ Improvements to existing manufacturing systems or deployment of enhanced manufacturing systems that will increase factory efficiency.
+ Guide and implement methods and tools to streamline operations, reduce waste, and enhance overall efficiency.
+ Utilize data-driven approaches to analyze performance metrics, identify trends, and present actionable insights for improvement.
+ Regularly track and report progress on improvement and responding to areas needing further attention.
4. Operating Culture:
+ Instill a culture of accountability focused on result-orientation,
+ Foster a culture of innovation for continuous improvements.
+ Attract, motivate, and develop high caliber talents.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
+ Bachelor's degree preferably in a technical discipline with a minimum of 8-10 years of demonstrated performance in Manufacturing / Operations.
+ Demonstrated capability in execution excellence and ability to build effective operations culture is required.
+ Proven track record of driving continuous improvements.
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.
+ Detailed oriented and able to work independently and multi-task.
+ Excellent management skills and lead factory teams to drive positive changes.
+ Familiarity with electrical/ electronic components manufacturing such as Capacitors or RF Filters is an advantage.
+ Candidate is expected to work full time on location at San Diego, California.
Benefits
What’s in it for you on Day 1:
+ Medical, dental and vision insurance plans
+ Prescription Drug Plans
+ Basic Life Insurance
+ 401k plan with company match
+ Tuition Reimbursement Program
+ Employee Referral Program
+ Flexible PTO
+ Paid Holidays
Knowles is committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.
One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting salary for this role is targeted between $130,000 to $160,000 per year.
Equal Opportunity Statement: We prohibit pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.
ITAR Statement: Please note that this position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment.
Notice to Staffing Agencies, Search Firms and Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment process at Knowles is managed through the Human Resources department. Knowles does not accept resumes submitted from 3rd party agencies outside of our system. To submit resumes, 3rd party agencies will need to be a pre-approved vendor with a valid contract in place, be actively engaged by Knowles to recruit for a specific position and have agency log in credentials to submit candidates to our careers portal. Please do not submit resumes via e-mail, through our external website or directly to our employees. Any resumes submitted in this way become the property of Knowles and will not be eligible for any placement fee.
Department: Manufacturing Management
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: San Diego, California
Reporting To: Sr Director of Operations
Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000 / year
Description
Reporting to the Sr Director of Operations, the candidate will be responsible for Knowles manufacturing located in San Diego, California. The candidate will be responsible to ensure the factories are meeting tactical performances to support business needs while driving long range plans to enable factories to achieve greater efficiencies.
Key Responsibilities
1. Execution Efficiency:
+ Meet factory performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Yield and Cost targets.
+ Coordinate with R&D to enable smooth transition from design to production of new products.
+ Facilitate the alignment of priorities between commercial and operational.
2. Planning:
+ Develop and execute comprehensive plans to meet factory goals and objectives.
3. Continuous Improvements:
+ Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement within manufacturing processes and workflows for improved productivity, quality, and yield.
+ Improvements to existing manufacturing systems or deployment of enhanced manufacturing systems that will increase factory efficiency.
+ Guide and implement methods and tools to streamline operations, reduce waste, and enhance overall efficiency.
+ Utilize data-driven approaches to analyze performance metrics, identify trends, and present actionable insights for improvement.
+ Regularly track and report progress on improvement and responding to areas needing further attention.
4. Operating Culture:
+ Instill a culture of accountability focused on result-orientation,
+ Foster a culture of innovation for continuous improvements.
+ Attract, motivate, and develop high caliber talents.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
+ Bachelor's degree preferably in a technical discipline with a minimum of 8-10 years of demonstrated performance in Manufacturing / Operations.
+ Demonstrated capability in execution excellence and ability to build effective operations culture is required.
+ Proven track record of driving continuous improvements.
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.
+ Detailed oriented and able to work independently and multi-task.
+ Excellent management skills and lead factory teams to drive positive changes.
+ Familiarity with electrical/ electronic components manufacturing such as Capacitors or RF Filters is an advantage.
+ Candidate is expected to work full time on location at San Diego, California.
Benefits
What’s in it for you on Day 1:
+ Medical, dental and vision insurance plans
+ Prescription Drug Plans
+ Basic Life Insurance
+ 401k plan with company match
+ Tuition Reimbursement Program
+ Employee Referral Program
+ Flexible PTO
+ Paid Holidays
Knowles is committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.
One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting salary for this role is targeted between $130,000 to $160,000 per year.
Equal Opportunity Statement: We prohibit pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.
ITAR Statement: Please note that this position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment.
Notice to Staffing Agencies, Search Firms and Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment process at Knowles is managed through the Human Resources department. Knowles does not accept resumes submitted from 3rd party agencies outside of our system. To submit resumes, 3rd party agencies will need to be a pre-approved vendor with a valid contract in place, be actively engaged by Knowles to recruit for a specific position and have agency log in credentials to submit candidates to our careers portal. Please do not submit resumes via e-mail, through our external website or directly to our employees. Any resumes submitted in this way become the property of Knowles and will not be eligible for any placement fee.
Source : Knowles Precision Devices