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Production Manager - Ashburn, VA
Job Description: Work as part of a highly technical Engineering and Manufacturing team as Production Manager. Be the senior interface between Engineering and Production, where you will manage a team of Technical Assemblers. This dynamic role calls for a proactive, energetic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about optimizing production workflows. A major responsibility of this position is the administration, optimization, and day-to-day management of the company's ERP system, including production planning, inventory management, purchasing workflows, and operational reporting. Other key tasks include: Production Operations Management
• Plan, organize, and oversee daily manufacturing operations to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements. • Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery. ERP System Administration
• Serve as the primary operational owner and subject matter expert for the ERP platform. • Manage production orders, work orders, inventory transactions, and manufacturing workflows. • Ensure data integrity and accuracy across manufacturing, inventory, purchasing, and warehouse modules. • Train employees on Odoo processes and ensure compliance with established procedures. Inventory Management
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure alignment between physical inventory and ERP system data. • Develop inventory control procedures to minimize stock discrepancies and inventory carrying costs. Engineering and Manufacturing Coordination
• Collaborate with Engineering to ensure accurate product configurations, BOMs, revisions, and manufacturing documentation. • Support new product introduction (NPI) activities and transition designs into production. • Participate in design reviews to ensure manufacturability and operational efficiency. Quality and Continuous Improvement
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. • Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies. • Analyze production metrics and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements. Qualifications
• Must be a US Citizen. • Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices within a manufacturing environment. • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, and follow assembly instruction, verify drawings and equipment layouts • Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with the Engineering Team while multi-tasking between the requirements and deadlines of multiple projects • ISO9001 or AS9100 QMS experience. Desired:
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 experience • IPC J-STD-001 experience • Experience with CAD / 3D modeling software Work Location: Ashburn, VA. In person