Manufacturing Production Manager

Aerotek • Alameda, CA • 3h ago

Job Title: Manufacturing Production Manager Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Production Manager to lead daily production operations at a facility in Alameda. This role is responsible for production planning, workflow optimization, team leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives that ensure high-quality output, operational efficiency, and a safe working environment. The ideal candidate is an empowering yet disciplined leader who can motivate teams, uphold standards, and proactively drive process improvements. They must bring strong experience in regulated manufacturing environments, including electrical safety, OSHA compliance, and GMP practices.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are consistently met.

Manage, coach, and develop production teams including leads, assemblers, and technicians.

Maintain staffing levels, coordinate schedules, and support training and onboarding.

Serve as a hands-on leader willing to step onto the floor and support operations directly when needed.

Build and manage production schedules based on demand forecasts and capacity.

Coordinate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to ensure material availability and workflow continuity.

Monitor WIP, takt time, throughput, and bottlenecks to maintain efficient flow.

Ensure strict adherence to OSHA safety standards, electrical safety protocols, and internal safety procedures.

Maintain compliance with GMP and other regulated manufacturing requirements.

Partner with Quality to address nonconformances, root-cause issues, and corrective actions.

Support audits, documentation accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Implement continuous improvement, 5S, and process-improvement initiatives to reduce waste and increase efficiency.

Implement KPIs and dashboards to track production performance.

Identify inefficiencies and proactively drive improvements across processes, equipment, and workflows.

Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product quality and reduce cycle time.

Provide clear direction, coaching, and performance feedback to production staff.

Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Communicate production status, risks, and priorities to leadership and stakeholders.

Empower teams while maintaining disciplined execution and high operational standards.

Essential Skills

5+ years of experience leading small to mid-sized manufacturing teams.

Hands-on leadership style - willing to roll up sleeves and work directly with the team.

Strong knowledge of electrical safety, OSHA regulations, and safe manufacturing practices.

Experience working within GMP or other regulated manufacturing environments.

Proven ability to drive process improvements and implement structured operational changes.

Strong understanding of production planning, workflow optimization, and manufacturing best practices.

Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and production metrics.

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in electronics or electromechanical assembly environments is preferred.

Experience from the semiconductors industry is preferred.

Why Work Here?

As a direct placement, you will enjoy company benefits and a 10% bonus opportunity annually.

Work Environment

This position is onsite in Alameda, working with a small production team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Alameda, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Alameda,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 26, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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